Know-How Exchange : Career/Training

I'll assume that you've covered the research basics and know who you'll be interviewing with...otherwise, Pepsi is not much different than any other large corporate entity. Know their numbers and be prepared with some creative ideas about their brands. There's a fine balancing act of boldness and graciousness during this type of interview, but always behave in a manner that emulates the people doing the interviewing...and be comfortable with yourself. Sounds easy, but takes practice. If you have someone you can do a mock-interview with, you will probably benefit in the level of confidence you'll have.

Good luck,
Debi Brady
Writing & Marketing Consultant

Sondek,

I hope you're having a great day!

Although like Debrady I have not interviewed with pepsi I agree job interviewing in our day and age is about maintaining balance.

GOT TO HAVE BALANCE IN YOUR PEPSI INTERVIEW...
Your interviewer wants to hear you express confidence and humility...boldness and graciousness. They want to see you reflect strong leadership coupled with the ability to be an equally good follower. All the time they will be listening to your verbal communication skills and hoping that your written communication skills in letters, memos and emails is just as considerate and to the point without being overbearing.

GET READY FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE...
good interviews are like roller coaster rides...you don't know what to expect or where the drops and turns occur.
But you have to be ready to sometimes hold on tight and at other times let go. What's very important at an interview is that it appears you are free and that you are with holding nothing back. Remember our only real problem is our failure to be more creative than we’ve ever been before. If you “Invent” your opportunity YOU WILL create your future. Is there anything else I can do for you?

Your Servant, Deremiah, *CPE (Customer Passion Evangelist)