PepsiCo Interview Questions and Answers

First round was a video interview

Q1. Why do you want to join PepsiCo?
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I want to join PepsiCo to contribute to its innovative marketing strategies and be part of a globally recognized brand that values sustainability.
• PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability aligns with my values; for example, their goal to reduce plastic waste.

• The opportunity to work with diverse brands like Lay's and Gatorade excites me, as I admire their unique marketing campaigns.

• PepsiCo's focus on innovation in product ...read more
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Q2. Why do you want to do sales?
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I want to pursue a career in sales to connect with people, solve their problems, and drive business growth through effective communication.
• Sales allows me to engage directly with customers, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.

• I enjoy the challenge of meeting targets and the satisfaction that comes from closing a deal.

• Sales roles often require creativity in problem-solving, which I find stimulatin...read more
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Q1. How to deal with competition in FMCG
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Effective strategies to navigate competition in the FMCG sector include market analysis, innovation, and customer engagement.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify competitors' strengths and weaknesses.

• Leverage data analytics to understand consumer preferences and trends.

• Innovate product offerings to differentiate from competitors, such as unique flavors or eco-friendly packaging.

• Implement loyalty programs to ret...read more
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Q2. Compare value growth from last year to this year in power bi
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Analyze year-over-year value growth using Power BI's DAX functions and visualizations.
• Use DAX to calculate growth: Create a measure like 'Growth = (ThisYearValue - LastYearValue) / LastYearValue'.

• Visualize with charts: Use line or bar charts to compare values across years for clear insights.

• Utilize slicers: Allow users to filter data by categories (e.g., product types) to see growth in specific segments.

• Implement toolt...read more
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Q3. Why FMCG industry ?
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The FMCG industry offers dynamic challenges, diverse data, and impactful insights that drive consumer behavior and business growth.
• High volume of data: FMCG companies like Procter & Gamble generate vast amounts of sales data, providing rich insights for analysis.

• Consumer behavior insights: Analyzing purchasing patterns helps companies tailor marketing strategies, as seen with Coca-Cola's targeted campaigns.

• Fast-pac...read more
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It was discussion regarding the requirements on which i worked

Q1. Booleon search from jd
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A Booleon search is a type of search that uses Boolean operators to narrow down search results.
• Boolean search allows for the use of operators such as AND, OR, NOT to refine search results.

• Example: searching for 'apple AND orange' will only return results that mention both 'apple' and 'orange'.

• Example: searching for 'apple OR orange' will return results that mention either 'apple' or 'orange'.
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Q2. Find the best candidate
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The best candidate for a Sourcing Specialist role is someone with strong negotiation skills, industry knowledge, and a proven track record of cost savings.
• Look for candidates with experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.

• Consider candidates who have a background in the specific industry you are sourcing for.

• Prioritize candidates who have a history of achieving cost savings through negotiati...read more
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Q1. Decide if the job is a good match
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Q2. Thoroughly research the company and role, prepare for technical questions, showcase your problem-solving skills, and practice communicating complex concepts clearly.
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Q3. The main types are supervised learning (classification, regression), unsupervised learning (clustering, dimensionality reduction), and reinforcement learning.
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Q1. Could you run me through your resume and what do you currently do?
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I have a background in marketing and currently work as a Marketing Specialist at XYZ Company.
• Started my career as a Marketing Intern at ABC Company

• Promoted to Marketing Coordinator at DEF Company

• Currently responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies at XYZ Company
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Q2. How many types of ad can you create in Amazon?
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There are several types of ads that can be created on Amazon, including Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display ads.
• Sponsored Products ads showcase individual products and appear in search results and on product detail pages.

• Sponsored Brands ads feature a custom headline, logo, and multiple products, and appear in search results.

• Sponsored Display ads target audiences both on and off Amazon, and can ...read more
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Q3. How do you divide your budget for the campaigns? What’s the reasoning behind it?
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Budget for campaigns is divided based on goals, target audience, and historical performance.
• Allocate budget based on campaign goals - whether it's brand awareness, lead generation, or sales.

• Consider target audience - allocate more budget to channels where the target audience is most active.

• Analyze historical performance - invest more in channels that have shown higher ROI in the past.

• Divide budget strategically to ensu...read more
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Q4. In Sponsored Products, how many types of campaigns can you make?
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There are three types of campaigns in Sponsored Products: Automatic, Manual, and Targeting.
• Automatic campaigns are created by Amazon's algorithm based on product information.

• Manual campaigns allow you to choose specific keywords and set your own bids.

• Targeting campaigns let you target specific products or categories.

• Examples: Automatic campaign for a new product, Manual campaign for a specific keyword, Targeting campai...read more
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You will be asked to make a presentation of not more than 6 slides answering few questions about your strategy to make campaigns on E-commerce platform

Q1. Run through your resume
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Experienced professional with a background in project management and team leadership.
• Started career as a project coordinator at XYZ Company

• Promoted to project manager after successfully leading multiple projects to completion

• Managed a team of 10 individuals and consistently met project deadlines

• Implemented new project management software to streamline processes
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Q2. Similar technical questions but not in detail about Amazon
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Q3. Some deep dive into what you do currently ?
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Q4. Why are you leaving the current organisation? What is that one thing that is stopping you to stay?
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Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a different environment.
• Desire for career advancement and growth

• Seeking new challenges and learning opportunities

• Looking for a better work-life balance

• Company culture or values misalignment

• Compensation or benefits concerns
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Q5. Tell me what do you do other than working?
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Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, reading, and volunteering at a local animal shelter.
• Hiking in nearby trails and mountains

• Reading a variety of genres, from fiction to self-help

• Volunteering at an animal shelter, helping with feeding and cleaning tasks
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Q1. Are you familiar to environment where you have to explain what is it that you do to a 5 year old?
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Yes, I am familiar with explaining complex concepts in a simple manner to a 5 year old.
• I have experience breaking down technical information into easy-to-understand language

• I use analogies and visual aids to help simplify complex ideas

• I adjust my communication style based on the individual's level of understanding

• For example, when explaining my job as an Associate Manager, I might say 'I help make sure everyone is doin...read more
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Q2. How do you resolve conflicts with stakeholders?
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I resolve conflicts with stakeholders by actively listening, finding common ground, and proposing mutually beneficial solutions.
• Actively listen to all parties involved to understand their perspectives and concerns

• Find common ground and areas of agreement to build rapport and trust

• Propose mutually beneficial solutions that address the needs and interests of all stakeholders

• Mediate discussions to facilitate open communic...read more
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Q3. Tell me a difficult situation where you were stuck. What was it and how did you manage to come out of it?
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I was stuck in a project with conflicting requirements from different stakeholders.
• Identified the key requirements from each stakeholder

• Communicated effectively with all parties to understand their needs

• Negotiated and found a compromise that satisfied all stakeholders

• Implemented the solution while keeping everyone informed of the progress
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Q1. Salary Negotiations
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Q2. Date of Joining
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I am available to join immediately upon receiving an offer.
• Available to join immediately upon receiving an offer

• Flexible with start date if needed

• Excited to start as soon as possible
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Computer network fundamentals questions were asked

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Initial round of skill testing

Second round one on one

Q1. Pysprk, Azure, SQL
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Q2. Data engineering
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