P&G interviews
Consumer goods
How the process runs
“candidates applying for a P&G Sales role that requires previous experience may be invited to an online virtual job interview which measures many factors, including work style, sales experience, problem-solving, and cognitive ability.”
P&G CareersP&G Careers, hiring process page
Experienced sales hires: a virtual job interview
Practise a first-round sales question: the buyer asks for a discount.
ExampleThe selling exercise
“During this exercise, you’ll play the part of a Sales team member and tell us how you would respond to a variety of situations.”
P&G CareersSales Virtual Job Preview guide
Play a member of the sales team
Practise the selling exercise: design the proof a buyer asks for.
Example“You’ll use a variety of reports to answer questions from your manager on sales trends, competitor performance, and opportunities to improve your results at this store.”
P&G CareersSales Virtual Job Preview guide
Read the store’s reports for your manager
Practise the selling exercise: design the proof a buyer asks for.
ExampleWhat they assess
“We’re looking at the skills and abilities that it takes to be successful long term.”
Jesse CaylorSenior HR Manager, Selection & Assessments, P&G
How they say to prepare
“Be prepared to bring those examples that you’re most proud of and that you feel most represent how you approach work”
Jesse CaylorSenior HR Manager, Selection & Assessments, P&G
Bring the examples you are proudest of
Practise explaining your numbers and the context behind them.
Example“P&G recommends using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) or CAR (Context, Action, Result) method to structure your responses.”
P&G CareersP&G blog
Structure answers with STAR or CAR
Practise explaining your numbers and the context behind them.
ExampleAI in hiring
“It is important that you complete this assessment on your own and without any help from others.”
P&G CareersSales Virtual Job Preview guide
Complete the sales assessment alone
Practise correcting an AI account brief before you rely on it.
ExampleLast reviewed
