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I applied for the same job at Pepsi for over three months now. They had never answered me once. I have all the qualification they needed, but the same job keep popping up month after month. I wonder what the deal is with Pepsi? If I couldn't hire someone for the position after this long, I would at least talk to this guy who kept applying. Maybe he is not a good fit, but what the heck.

I think this is a very under handed operation. Correct me if I am wrong.

I hate thier site.....you never know whats going to happen seeing as the site weeds you out before a real person gets to your info. You also can't send a real resume as it asks you a battery of questions instead.

You are correct about your assumption. I went to a Hire Quest career fair and met with one of their hiring managers. I have a BS and a MBA degree in Business/Marketing yet they have not responded to my mailed in resume AND Internet application. But then again, Coca Cola is the same. Their hiring manager is now tired of me emailing her every 3 months and referred me to their wed site. Forget it. I am no longer considering Pepsi as an employer.

i have been waiting for over three months and havent got a response and i have already taken the internet app. and the face to face interview they said about a week or two i would here either way, they are terrible.

If you have any questions or concerns about the hiring process please contact your local Pepsi Distributor.

I you have questions or concerns about the Pepsi hiring process please contact your local Pepsi Distributor.

Pepsi Representative said: I you have questions or concerns about the Pepsi hiring process please contact your local Pepsi Distributor.

Whene you try to contac the local Pepsi Distributer they re-direct you to the 1-800 number wich is not help at all its all the same thing

Pepsi Representative said: I you have questions or concerns about the Pepsi hiring process please contact your local Pepsi Distributor.

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I interviewed at Pepsi Bottling Group a month ago. It was a "Round 1" in person interview. Everyone was kind and courteous throughout my visit there. However, trying to get any feedback is like pulling teeth. I've been waiting over one month for any news - positive or negative. No offer, no invitation to be invited back for "Round 2" and no rejection letter. If the HR folks at Pepsi leave you hanging high and dry for weeks - you can be pretty sure you were rejected and will never make to the next round.

I guess I got lucky, because after I applied two days later I was called in for interview and then by the end of the week I heard back fromthem and I got the job they were real nice. My friend went for the same job and even though she did not get the job she got a letter by the end of the week. They were very fast.

I've heard different stories about the hiring process at PBG. I interviewed for a job at Pepsi in Somers, NY for a job in Information Technology. I've been waiting for a month and a half for someone at Pepsi HR to contact me with good or bad news. However I know someone who got an offer for a different I.T. position just a few days after his interview. The job I applied for is still listed on the PBG jobs site. Sounds like they're too picky. Here I am unemployed, with 90% of the I.T. skills they want, and I'm available immediately. Nope - they want a perfect match. Meanwhile the job goes unfilled for months and I spend time analyzing what I could have done wrong during that interview. Hey Pepsi - why the silent treatment?

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On the east and west coast - soda is the prefered word. In the midwest it's called POP! In the south it's called Coke - even if it's not Coca-cola. They'll call Pepsi "Coke" down south!

Don't believe me? See www.popvssoda.com and look at the maps.

THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GET A JOB AT PEPSI IS IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE ONE THE INSIDE, THEIR WEBSITE IS BULLs***!! AND THE MANAGERS ONLY CHECK THE APPLICATIONS LIKE ONCE A WEEK IF THAT.
I HAVE WORKED FOR THEM, IT'S A TERRIBLE COMPANY TO WORK. EVERYONE COMPLAINS ABOUT THEM.

HRDude in Knoxville, Tennessee said: I applied for the same job at Pepsi for over three months now. They had never answered me once. I have all the qualification they needed, but the same job keep popping up month after month. I wonder what the deal is with Pepsi? If I couldn't hire someone for the position after this long, I would at least talk to this guy who kept applying. Maybe he is not a good fit, but what the heck.

I think this is a very under handed operation. Correct me if I am wrong.

I finally tracked them down through their NY office and was told that they were more than likely going to fill it internally. - Why would they spend the time and money to advertise it externally if they plan on filling with an internal candidate???

Yeah I have tried for 2yrs to get on at Pepsi here in Winston Salem, NC. I have applied for a customer service rep position each time that is in the newspaper or on the net..each time I get an email stating that they received my resume and the reply each time is.." at this time we have no positions that fill your qualifications" !!! Well...I have 11yrs customer service rep experience..am a hard worker..if they only knew what they are missing by not paying attention..I even had a person that has worked for them for 16yrs drop my resume off to HR for me...nothing!! Well 2yrs of trying is enough for me..the Hell with you Pepsi!!!!

Went to the unemployment office yesterday and heard that Pepsi is getting ready to hire 250 people to expand the company here...I wonder how true that is!!!

HRDude in Knoxville, Tennessee said: I applied for the same job at Pepsi for over three months now. They had never answered me once. I have all the qualification they needed, but the same job keep popping up month after month. I wonder what the deal is with Pepsi? If I couldn't hire someone for the position after this long, I would at least talk to this guy who kept applying. Maybe he is not a good fit, but what the heck.

I think this is a very under handed operation. Correct me if I am wrong.

I feel the very same way...I have tried over and over the course of 2yrs. Pepsi no longer even gives me the desire to want to apply again ever!!!

Pepsi Representative in Winston Salem, North Carolina said: If you have any questions or concerns about the hiring process please contact your local Pepsi Distributor.

jeeze...you guys sound like robots!!! are you a real person????

I just had an in person interview with Pepsi Bottling Company. They gave me a 30 minute interview which never touched upon my sales experience yet on Friday I received a rejection email. It says they are going to go with more experienced people with sales background. I have sold multi-million dollar electronic products and I am NOT qualified?

Shows you how professional Pepsi is. Oh well, now you know who really is the number consumer soft drink company is . . . Coke is it!

Well i recently applied for the Merchadiser position in San Fernando, California and went through all the steps. I pass the validated computer test, went along with the phone interview, and ended up passing the oral interview. Nevertheless, after the interview i ended up calling them almost everyday, and went even as far as going back to their facilities and talk to anyone that knew anything about my status of my application. Nevertheless, about three days ago i got an e-mail saying that i am still in consideration for the merchandising position in San Fernando, Ca, and they will contact me regarding the next steps. What i want to know do you think this is actually good news or not really, i mean reading all these posts got me a little nervous, then again i really want this job badly. Nonetheless, i work at a Smart&Final, so i got the customer service skills, i work day-crew and night crew at times, and i even work with the vendors themselves on a daily basis, so pretty much i am familiar with the job requirements. What do you guys think, do you think i might have a chance, of hearing from them again or not, what's up????????

Robert - I heard through a Pepsi sales representative that Pepsi is actually asking employees to take unpaid time off and that they have stopped recruiting for merchandisers and sales representatives due to the economy.

It is who you know at Pepsi that gets you into the Pepsi company. Sad reality but you know it is true.

The Pepsi Bottling Group is the manufacturing arm of Pepsi. Many functions, such as Human Resources, Information Systems, Engineering, Marketing, etc are very decentralized. For example there is 1 HR Rep who handles multiple plants scattered throughout the mid-atlantic business region (where I used to work).
If you get a job in sales or marketing, its a good life at PBG, because it is a Sales driven culture.
However if you work in Operations be prepared to sell your soul to the company. Many people who manage production and distribution activities begin work at 7:00 AM and don't leave until 7:00 and even 9:00 PM at night. I was putting in an excess of 60 hours a week and it wasn't enough. There was no work-life balance. We referred to the summer months as the 100 days of hell. Injury rates in our distribution center were disgusting. PBG is a lean organization and do not hire enough people, so they push workers to the extreme. The turn-over rate at PBG is horrible. Business Week magazine keeps turn-over statistics, check that source and you will see what I mean. I would not consider a job in Operations (Logistics or Production support), unless you are prepared to sell your soul to the devil.

Pepsi Representative in Winston Salem, North Carolina said: I you have questions or concerns about the Pepsi hiring process please contact your local Pepsi Distributor.

They won't even open the door. Its locked with notes posted in the window to have all communication with the website

still waiting in Hillsborough, New Hampshire said: i have been waiting for over three months and havent got a response and i have already taken the internet app. and the face to face interview they said about a week or two i would here either way, they are terrible.

i am still waiting I did face to face about 1 week ago,however i did get a email reply the same day after i came home from interview that said i was still in consideration for the job.Then i called 2 days ago(800 #)and they still told me i was in a pool of candidates.but i don`t know and i am hoping to get the job.what do you think my chances are?

I know personally in Buford, Georgia said: I guess I got lucky, because after I applied two days later I was called in for interview and then by the end of the week I heard back fromthem and I got the job they were real nice. My friend went for the same job and even though she did not get the job she got a letter by the end of the week. They were very fast.

i did the in person interview about 1 week ago.the guy wrote hire on my paperwork,and i recieved a email the same day when i got home saying that i was still in consideration and they would contact me regarding next steps.what do you think my chances are of getting the job?

I don't get Pepsi. They advertised for a sales rep, had 12 open schedule slots that I know were all filled up with applicants and I interview for the position about 3 weeks ago. I even had to submit info for my background check to carco group to go forward. 3 weeks later, nothing, and they are still advertising for the job. Why waste our time? You're telling me that out of the 12 people you interviewed, not one person was qualified? I haven't rec'd an email or anything, just the results of the background check that I passed. Then yesterday, boom, I get a call from Pepsi but ya know what they want? They want another phone interview to verify my info? Huh? I've already done that step, completed the background check and did the interview...now you're calling me to re-do the first step. They obviously don't have a very good system in place. I called Pepsi to tell them that I already did the phone interview, bg check and in-person interview, and they could never answer me as to why they are calling me for another phone interview. These guys are a joke.

I've applied to Pepsi presell and Coca Cola account manager, are they comparable in job duties as well as salary? Which company is better to work for? Anbody have experience with these jobs?

I have a face to face interview tomorrow and i was wondering if anyone could tell me how long the hiring process takes and how long it takes them to choose you or not. Any info would be great!

I have tried over the years several times to get into the Pepsi call center here in Winston Salem, NC and have had 12yrs call center experience..but to no avail..don't know what it takes to get into that place..but think its kind of like who you know type deal..have known people that have gone back for interviews 3-4 times and then never heard anything back..hate to sound discouraging but wish you luck anyway!!

I know where your coming from, many places seem to be like that..But! i had my interview and the next day they called me back to offer me the job! went in and had a drug test yesterday and they have to do a background check. Now i just have to wait for them to call me back.

Nate Urk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina said: I know where your coming from, many places seem to be like that..But! i had my interview and the next day they called me back to offer me the job! went in and had a drug test yesterday and they have to do a background check. Now i just have to wait for them to call me back.

Congratulations! It's difficult to get productive answers to one's questions here because many just like to vent. I also have a face to face interview for the presell position next week. Keep us posted. Thanks.

Does anyone know which temp agency Pepsi uses in Philadelphia?

Robert Nunez in Tujunga, California said: Well i recently applied for the Merchadiser position in San Fernando, California and went through all the steps. I pass the validated computer test, went along with the phone interview, and ended up passing the oral interview. Nevertheless, after the interview i ended up calling them almost everyday, and went even as far as going back to their facilities and talk to anyone that knew anything about my status of my application. Nevertheless, about three days ago i got an e-mail saying that i am still in consideration for the merchandising position in San Fernando, Ca, and they will contact me regarding the next steps. What i want to know do you think this is actually good news or not really, i mean reading all these posts got me a little nervous, then again i really want this job badly. Nonetheless, i work at a Smart&Final, so i got the customer service skills, i work day-crew and night crew at times, and i even work with the vendors themselves on a daily basis, so pretty much i am familiar with the job requirements. What do you guys think, do you think i might have a chance, of hearing from them again or not, what's up????????

Robert,

My husband applied for a technician job about 6 weeks ago. He passed all the tests and both phone and in person interviews. The site continues to say that he is still being considered and will be contacted with the next steps. He has even called the 800 number on a few occasions and they tell him the same thing - that he is still being considered. When he asked if it normally takes 4-6 weeks the rep told him that he has seen it take 8 weeks or more. I know it's hard to wait when you are unemployed, but the city, county and state jobs are taking even longer to respond than Pepsi and other companies. It doesn't mean you are out of the running but it is frustrating.

After you've had a face to face interview and if all things go well, you should get a phone call from the recruiter within 1-2 weeks. Then you will get an email with a contingency offer and they will proceed with the background check and you will need to schedule a physical at the branch. If you've been waiting more than 2 weeks after the face to face interview with no response, chances are they selected somebody else for the position already. However, if you continue to see that you are being considered online it is possible that you are still in the candidate pool in their system for possible future openings.

Hello,

Did you husband ever hear back from them about the position. I am in the same boat interviewed over a month ago. Recieved an email over 3weeks ago saying I was still under consideration. Did he get the job or still waiting?

Robert Nunez in Tujunga, California said: Well i recently applied for the Merchadiser position in San Fernando, California and went through all the steps. I pass the validated computer test, went along with the phone interview, and ended up passing the oral interview. Nevertheless, after the interview i ended up calling them almost everyday, and went even as far as going back to their facilities and talk to anyone that knew anything about my status of my application. Nevertheless, about three days ago i got an e-mail saying that i am still in consideration for the merchandising position in San Fernando, Ca, and they will contact me regarding the next steps. What i want to know do you think this is actually good news or not really, i mean reading all these posts got me a little nervous, then again i really want this job badly. Nonetheless, i work at a Smart&Final, so i got the customer service skills, i work day-crew and night crew at times, and i even work with the vendors themselves on a daily basis, so pretty much i am familiar with the job requirements. What do you guys think, do you think i might have a chance, of hearing from them again or not, what's up????????

Hey I wanted to know if you ever haeard from pepsi? Or are you still waiting?

Kathryn in Richmond, Virginia said: Robert,

My husband applied for a technician job about 6 weeks ago. He passed all the tests and both phone and in person interviews. The site continues to say that he is still being considered and will be contacted with the next steps. He has even called the 800 number on a few occasions and they tell him the same thing - that he is still being considered. When he asked if it normally takes 4-6 weeks the rep told him that he has seen it take 8 weeks or more. I know it's hard to wait when you are unemployed, but the city, county and state jobs are taking even longer to respond than Pepsi and other companies. It doesn't mean you are out of the running but it is frustrating.

Hello,

Did you husband ever hear back from them about the position. I am in the same boat interviewed over a month ago. Recieved an email over 3weeks ago saying I was still under consideration. Did he get the job or still waiting

Da man said: Hey I wanted to know if you ever haeard from pepsi? Or are you still waiting?

I applied with Pepsi (City of Industry, Buena Park and Aliso Viejo, CA). Like you, I also worked for a major retailer working alongside Pepsi sales representatives and merchandisers. I thought by knowing these people they would put in a good word for me. Apparently, the word of a merchandiser means nothing.

I had a few face to face interviews for which I thought I did well. A few days later I received an emailed Rejection letter. That hurt because I know I have the skills Pepsi needs to help take them to the next level.

After each interview, I asked the person for their business card and kept in touch with them. I called and left messages and I have emailed them every 3-4 weeks. Nothing.

I am scheduled for another face to face interview in Buena Park, CA. I will report back what happens!

I applied for a Merchandiser position in West Chester, Pa and I got the phone interview as soon as I finished the application. Then three days later got a face to face interview. A few more days past then I got a email with a contingency offer. I took my drug test yesterday and my fitness test today. Once the results come back I should be starting. This was my fourth time applying and I finally got the opportunity. My best advice is keep trying.