I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PepsiCo
Interview
Be wary if you are a female applying for the merchandiser position. Before I start, let it be known I am NOT a feminist and I hate all that crap. This is just my honest experience that I believe I was turned down for the position because I'm a chick. The interviewer had this strange look on his face when he asked me "So, why do you want to work this position?" I am aware this is a common interview question but it was the look on his face and the way he said it to me was insinuating that I don't look like I would be the type of person who would do a job like this. That was the way it came off.... Anyways, after the lifting/set up display test and the short interview, I was informed via email that I didn't get the job. Who knows the real reason. I have plenty merchandising experience/heavy lifting but maybe someone just had a bit more of an edge, it happens. I just feel that it wasn't the case because this old guy interviewing me just seemed like I was wasting his time. He wasn't rude he was just ehhh. I wonder if it was just this location? How many young female merchandisers for PepsiCo are there really? Just curious. Anyways, good luck all.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1) Why this position?
2) How do you prioritize your tasks?
Basic Questions, Set up through emails. Ask customer type questions. Interviewer was late for my interview, He had my time wrong. So I had to wait. Offered me a gatorade so that was a plus.
Easy , pretty clear and quick. Managers are nice and makes sure all details have been taken into conversation during interview. After conversation it will take approximately 2 weeks for final decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the situation when you did above and beyond of company’s interest.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Conroe, TX) in June 2025
Interview
The interview was more than frustrating for me. I arrived 10 minutes early to an empty lobby. I figured they were busy and there wasn't a bell to ring or anything to that effect. I sat there for about 15 minutes when the next interviewer came in. We began speaking and about 30 minutes later, somebody finally came out. They came to speak with that interviewer and allegedly, I was not on the roster. I offered to reschedule since I had the free time and was told their scheduler was on vacation for two weeks so they didn't want to make me wait that long. They got me into an office with somebody who clearly had other things they were taking care of and seemed annoyed by being pulled away to interview me. After the third eye roll and frustrated sigh with an explanation of benefits I've already read, I reiterated that I am more than happy to reschedule if they needed me to. I was not asked any questions about previous employment, just given information about the company followed by a signing of a sheet claiming I knew what was explained to me. At this point, I thought either they already knew they weren't going to hire me, or the interviewer believed it was onboarding information and not an interview. He rushed through everything and in a spin I was back out front with a promise of a callback. About a week later, I was declined and frustrated as it felt like they didn't even give me an opportunity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you understand the terms of the job description as they have been described and are you able to complete the job with or without accommodation?