I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at PepsiCo in May 2025
Interview
I recently had a disappointing experience with the interview process at PepsiCo North America and wanted to share it. I showed up 10 minutes early, dressed professionally in a suit, and brought printed copies of my resume and documents in case they wanted to see anything in person. About 10 minutes after the scheduled time, the interviewer arrived and walked me to their office. The interview lasted about an hour and consisted of standard behavioral questions, nothing out of the ordinary.
However, what followed was incredibly unprofessional. I was told I'd receive an email within three days with an update, whether I was selected or not. That never happened. When I logged into the portal to check, I was confused to see a message saying: “Our records indicate you are no longer being considered for an opening because you missed a scheduled appointment and therefore are not eligible to continue in the hiring process.”
Luckily, I had requested a copy of my visitor badge to be emailed to me. Clear proof that I showed up.
It's frustrating to see how disorganized and careless the process was after showing up in person, on time, and fully prepared. If this is how candidates are treated, I can only imagine how they handle things internally. I'm just glad I saw this before moving forward any further.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you resolved a customer dispute?
Pretty typical interview, will ask about your plans for the future and where you see yourself in a few years. Be prepared to have an in-depth answer, not just about were you would be in the company, but where do you see yourself generally.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One challenge you have faced in your previous position and how did you handle it?
I applied online. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Jackson, TN) in Sep 2025
Interview
Decent interviewer with normal interview questions you would expect from a large company; apparently it’s customary for them to not let you know, as would be expected from a reputable establishment, if not only as a courtesy, whether you were their choice or not. Note to whomever with the company may see this… show a little professionalism and reach out to candidates either way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had a difficult task or deadline to meet… how did you achieve it?
It was a brief interview that lasted around 15-20 minutes. The interviewer was friendly and created a smooth interviewing environment. The questions were pretty much what you would expect, and it didn't feel like they were trying to "trick" you with any.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a difficult situation where you had to keep a positive attitude.
