Company deep dives

Diageo interviews

Consumer goods

How the process runs

“We'll ask you to complete a video assessment via HireVue. This stage will take about 30 minutes.”

Diageo CareersGraduate programmes: how to apply

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A 30-minute video assessment

Practise a first-round sales question: the buyer asks for a discount.

Example

How they say to prepare

“If you're a thoughtful introvert, that's your superpower — use it.”

Simon BakerEarly Careers Specialist, Diageo, London

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At the assessment centre, introverts can shine

Practise explaining your numbers and the context behind them.

Example

“If you're thinking about applying to our graduate programmes, my biggest piece of advice is to be authentically yourself.”

Cassi HendersonEurope Early Careers Manager, Diageo, Edinburgh

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Be yourself

Practise explaining your numbers and the context behind them.

Example

“Mock Trials: Use your friends and peers, practice interview questions and professional interactions with them.”

Diageo CareersGraduate programmes: how to apply

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Rehearse with friends

Practise explaining your numbers and the context behind them.

Example

AI in hiring

“We recognise that generative AI (GenAI) can be a useful tool when preparing for a recruitment process.”

Diageo CareersGraduate programmes: how to apply

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AI can help you prepare

Practise correcting an AI account brief before you rely on it.

Example

“Usage of GenAI during an assessment, or any live or virtual interviews won’t be permitted while in a recruitment process with Diageo.”

Diageo CareersGraduate programmes: how to apply

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No AI in assessments or interviews

Practise correcting an AI account brief before you rely on it.

Example

“As you progress through the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss your responses, experiences, and decisions in more detail.”

Diageo CareersGraduate programmes: how to apply

Diageo · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Expect to discuss your answers in more depth

Practise correcting an AI account brief before you rely on it.

Example

What the job asks

“From day one, you'll be immersed in the Sales process and make a real contribution to our business.”

Diageo CareersSales graduate programme

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In the sales process from day one

Practise judging whether a retailer promotion earns more.

Example

“Throughout the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to work in different roles across our sales teams, experiencing everything from Field Sales to Account Management.”

Diageo CareersSales graduate programme

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Field sales to account management

Practise judging whether a retailer promotion earns more.

Example

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