Procter and Gamble Mock Interview
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We put emphasis on hiring people who fit into our workplace culture. How would you describe your personality?
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While you get the opportunity to spend some face-to-face time with your interviewer, this will likely be the first time you are meeting them and first impressions can make a big impact on your candidacy. Throughout the interview, your interviewer will be getting a very good sense of your personality and how you will fit in with their team at Procter and Gamble. This question is posed to give you your chance to sell yourself on your personality.
"I would describe my personality as approachable, energetic, and positive. I believe that, if asked, my current and past colleagues and supervisors would say the same about me. I would also classify myself as bold, in that I'm willing to take risks in order to achieve higher and better results, ultimately for the good of the company and the good of the consumer. Above all, I believe I exemplify integrity, which meshes well with P&G's goal of leading the charge in doing the right thing."
"It may seem like an odd combination, but I would describe myself as both logical and imaginative. I'm imaginative in the sense that I'm always looking for new ways to approach consumer issues and new ideas to test out. And then I'm logical in the sense that I want experimentation, data, and results to know for sure that what my imagination comes up with is truly feasible. I think my personality will fit well within Procter and Gamble's focus on innovation, mastery, and seeking to be the best."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Personality and character are two very different things. The interviewer is looking for more information on your personal traits vs. your integrity. This would include buzzwords such as introverted, energetic, and confident. Prior to your interview, think of one or two of your unique personality traits that likely won't come out in an interview and are critical to success at Procter and Gamble. Come to your interview prepared to speak to these traits.
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I'm very easygoing and get along well with most everyone. I thrive in a fast-paced and challening environment and often find myself drawn to complex problems and process improvement projects in the workplace. I'm able to work well independently or as part of a team, and I love collaborating with others to meet the goals necessary to be successful."
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I am dynamic, motivated, keen to learn, and feel like what I do matters through creating value and helping the company succeed.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! You have described someone who definitely sounds like they would fit in at P&G. On their website, P&G discusses being committed to the following: ethics, community impact, diversity and inclusion, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. Consider tying your volunteerism into this answer because it will show your dedication to helping others.
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Approachable, energetic, and a positive person, those would be the words of my colleagues and people close to me. Also, I see myself as a bold person, I am always up to new challenges and going against the odds for reaching better results, having the benefit of the company and customer as the top priority. Above all, I would say I exemplify integrity, same as it can be found in P&G with the cause of doing the right thing.
Cindy's Feedback
Great! These are all qualities that positively contribute to any culture. To enhance your answer, you can also discuss what you know about P&G's culture specifically, and how your outlook and approach make a good fit.
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