Process is three fold. Took about 2 months overall.
1. Apply online
2. Take Logic/Reasoning Test online
2. If you pass the online one, take the one in person
3. First Round Interview & if you pass, second round interview with Senior Leaders of the company
Applied online in last week of September, did the reasoning test online at the same time. Didn't hear back for a long time until October/November letting me know that I had been shortlisted for the CBD Internship. Got asked to come in and write a 60 minute, 45 question based Logic Reasoning test. Found it harder than the online one because it felt rushed and you have a lot less time as opposed to the one online.
Test is broken into 3 segments -> Math, Paragraph Logic, Shapes (I found this the hardest)
Passed the test, had my first round interview a couple days after
First Round took place on campus and consisted of around 7-8 questions, all behavioural questions. They tend to probe if they don't understand something the first time you answer it.
Follow the CAR model (Context, Action & Result). Focus more on AR
Prepare for a lot of Tell me about a time.....
- Analyzed data
- Dealt with conflict
- Took initiative/did something entrepreneurial
I made a matrix of the questions and answers and found that this really worked for me!
Interviewers also ask questions from a sheet of paper which has the questions broken down by the 3 Success Drivers - Power of Minds, Power of People & Power of Agility
Interview lasted about 45 minutes. Left feeling a bit confused but overall, great experience. Admirable interviewers, very welcoming and good environment!
Got shortlisted for second round too, they took me out for lunch and then had an interview with 2 senior leaders at their head office, both who had worked at P&G for 25+ years
The Lunch was amazing, really made me feel at home and put me in a very good and comfortable mood for the interview
The interview was a great experience! Enjoyed it even more than the first round interview. Left the interview feeling very good but at the same time a little confused. I was under the impression that they would probe more into the questions I answered in the first round but there was no correlation whatsoever. Instead, I was asked around 13-14 questions and it lasted about an hour and 20 minutes.
Heard back within 2 business days. Didn't get the offer unfortunately because of the fact that the position I applied for didn't suit me but I was a good fit for a P&G.
Left a bitter taste in my mouth because I was under the impression that P&G hires the person and not the position....
When followed up for feedback, telling me that I ranked very highly and would have made the cut if I applied for a different position wasn't the best thing to hear after a rejection.
Received good feedback overall and would definitely recommend applying! Their interviews are a great learning experience!