Of all the places that you could work, why do you want to join Procter and Gamble?
As a very highly desirable place to work, there's a really good chance that your interview has reviewed a very talented candidate pool and is interviewing the highest qualified candidates. In the end, their hiring decision may come down to the candidate that shows the most desire and commitment to Procter and Gamble's mission.
"For me, Procter and Gamble are synonymous with excellence. For nearly 200 years, your brands have challenged convention, led innovation, and helped shape culture. I love that the company is mission-based and believes in finding small but meaningful ways to improve lives--now and for generations to come. That's the kind of environment in which I believe I could be both committed and successful."
"Procter and Gamble have been on my radar for some time now. I greatly appreciate your corporate purpose, values, and principles. I love that you clearly articulate the behaviors that shape the tone of how you work with each other and with your partners. Your values of integrity, leadership, ownership, passion, and trust lead me to believe that Procter and Gamble have the kind of work environment in which I can thrive."
Talk openly and honestly to your interviewer about your reasons for wanting to work for Procter and Gamble specifically. With all of the competitors and options out there in the job market, make it clear to them why your ideal job is here. Prior to your interview, be sure to carefully review the job description and Procter and Gamble as a whole to hand-select some well-thought-out reasons why Procter and Gamble is the right employer for the rest of your career.
"Since graduating, I've been very intentional about applying only to companies with good reputations and positive employee reviews. I made a list of companies with which I aligned my core values, then researched them on Comparably to learn more about how employees rate the culture and CEO. I was pleased to see Proctor and Gamble had a 4-star rating on culture and a 72% approval rating of the CEO. There were many comments about how well the company treats employees, the opportunities for professional development, and compensation. Those are all important factors to me and drew me to apply!"
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Anonymous Answer
Because I was very successful working as a contract sales representative for P&G. The role is a perfect fit to my strengths. I have a track record of selling and communicating which leads to exceeding goals.
Stephanie's Feedback
It's evident that your previous professional experience in sales aligns well with this role at Proctor & Gamble, which is wonderful! To improve your response, I would suggest focusing a bit more on the company itself. Why P&G over another company? Are there specific aspects of the company culture, mission, or values that resonate with you? From your response, the interviewer should be able to tell that you have done your research, not just on the job description, but on P&G as a company.
Anonymous Answer
There are many reasons why I would really like to work for P&G. First when I decided to study business at University, it was to be able to help drive sustainable and cultural changes around me. I think that being part of a big company such as P&G would help me do so. Also, I would feel a lot of pride to being part of one of the biggest company in the world and to be able to make an impact from day 1!
Marcie's Feedback
Great! You're right that working for such a large company will allow you to be a part of driving sustainable and cultural changes in the world. You could also discuss why you think you'd personally fit into the company culture. This is also a great opportunity to mention a few reasons why you're the ideal candidate for this specific role as well.
Anonymous Answer
For me, P&G is an example of excellence, since your brands have challenged convention, led in innovations, and helped shaped culture. I love that P&G brands have been a part of many people's lives in terms of small but meaningful ways, myself included. And to be a part of that story is what makes me want to join such an organization.
Cindy's Feedback
Good start. To spark ideas to enrich your answer, you can find guidance here: https://www.mockquestions.com/articles/How to Answer: Why Do You Want to Work Here?/
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