I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Cedar Rapids, IA) in Nov 2024
Interview
I'm still "Under Review" (updated 1/6/25) and has been long process. Applied 11/8/24, contacted 11/12 to set up phone screen for 11/15. Contacted 11/25 to set up 1st virtual for 12/2. Contacted 12/2 after the interview to set up 2nd virtual for 12/6. Contacted 12/9 after the interview to set up a 3rd virtual for 12/13. Contacted 12/16 after the interview to set up a 4 hour in-person interview for 1/3/25 and visit with 5 more people. So, 5 contacts and 9 interviews.
I really don't hear anything on status from them. On 1/9, I did a reach out to who would be my supervisor and his supervisor to see if they had any follow-up questions just to see if I could jiggle a response without pestering. That afternoon I received a response from the HR hiring manager and my potential supervisor's supervisor words to the effect "Thanks for reaching out and for your patience. The visit went very well last Friday. You will be hearing from us soon!" and "They are super excited with how things went. I hope to be able to follow up with you soon on next steps I’m just waiting on feedback."
On 1/24, I came across a pertinent article that I could share with my potential supervisor and his supervisor just to jiggle again since it's been two weeks from last contact. Got a call from the HR rep saying she's been out sick and waiting to hear back (I did leave a voicemail for her on 1/20 to check in on things- I did not want to pester the interviewing team).
What is normal? Hopefully not ghosted after the time investment... No offer yet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision that may not have been the popular choice with an interested party?