We prefer to hire candidates who value post-secondary education. Do you have any post-secondary education or related training?
Your interviewer will be able to get a good sense of your formal education from your application and resume prior to your interview. In asking this question, your interviewer will be looking for you to expand on your educational path that has led you to this interview with Procter and Gamble. As well, they'll want to know of any formal training you've had that can help you be successful with their organization.
"Although I do not have a master's degree, I do bring a plethora of related experience from my last two positions over the last ten years. Both organizations provided me with exceptional training. In addition to this formal on-the-job training, I have also read numerous business books and attended a variety of industry-related workshops."
"I have a bachelor's degree in marketing from Concordia University. I am proud to say that I graduated with a 3.8 GPA and made the Dean's List every semester. I have a lot to offer Procter and Gamble when it comes to my knowledge of consumer products, marketing, and advertising."
Talk to the interviewer about your post-secondary education, being sure to highlight the best parts of your performance along the way. If you do not have the formal education that is required for the role you are interviewing for at Procter and Gamble, you will need to sell the interviewer on the idea that you have gained the knowledge, skills, and experience required to succeed.
"I've only just recently graduated high school, and I'm looking for an entry-level position to get my foot in the door with a reputable and stable company like Proctor & Gamble. Once I'm established and settled into my role, I do have plans to attend my community college in the evenings to pursue a degree in business administration. Does Proctor & Gamble offer any sort of tuition assistance programs for employees?"
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Anonymous Answer
I am very self-initiated when it comes to education, from reading various books on different topics, attending online courses is also a huge benefit of the online world, so I try to grasp it when I see the benefit of it. But above all, I most value the experience gain from colleagues at work, since work-related experience is incomparable with all else.
Cindy's Feedback
All important ways to demonstrate a belief in continuous learning. Be specific about your training, what you learned and how you are applying it so the interviewer can see how your past endeavors will enrich your future in the company.
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