PepsiCo

R&D Packaging Co-Op

January - July 2018 • Valhalla, NY

What I liked

Ability to travel and meet new people A lot of experience and projects starting from the first month

What I wish was different

Advice

Reach out and set up one-on-one interviews with many people Ask many questions and take advantage of the time there

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Supply Chain Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I enjoyed the real work experience I had, and how they challenged me out of my comfort zone!

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had a direct mentor during my time there.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask people around you questions.

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Harrisburg, PA

What I liked

I liked the people who worked at the Harrisburg office and I like Pepsi as a company.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship program was a bit more structured.

Advice

This is an internship that requires you to be flexible, so going in with a “go with the flow” attitude can be helpful.

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Supply Chain Finance Intern

May - August 2018 • Tolleson, AZ

What I liked

I loved my entire experience! From the trips to other PepsiCo Plants around the country and my summer project.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2018 • Tolleson, AZ

What I liked

Good projects tailored to your major/skills, excellent pay, excellent training/development opportunities.

What I wish was different

Despite doing solid engineering projects if you’re an engineer, the intent for this role is to develop talent for non-technical management roles, which was not clear at the time of offer. Additionally, the offer acceptance window was only 4 days even though the position was offered over 7 months ahead of targeted start date. Location was not settled prior to offer extension.

Advice

Ask about targeted career placement in your interview. Ask lots of questions on the job and take advantage of the online trainings in topics you’re interested in.

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I loved the overall culture, atmosphere, and the entire internship program! This program was very well organized in terms of equipping me with tools necessary to succeed, no micromanagement, the opportunity to impact a Fourteen 100 company, and expand my network. I got to work on the largest growing Frito-Lay account over the past 5 years and got to see the transition from ideas to execution to impact in the market!

What I wish was different

Maybe the opportunity to work with another intern as I was the only one at my zone location.

Advice

MY one piece of advice: ALWAYS engage in conversations and ask questions! Learning everything you can about the business overall and what makes Frito-Lay/PepsiCo so successful is truly inspiring!

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Janesville, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed working with all the different people and learning all the different parts of the company. I was also given my own project to work on over the summer which was a lot of fun.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been more opportunities to interact with the other interns.

Advice

If you are interested in learning more about sales and getting real-world experience, this is the internship for you. PepsiCo does a really good job of giving students a fast track to management within the company

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2018 • Danville, IL

What I liked

Very independent projects

What I wish was different

Better facility

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for help! That's what they want to see

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Sales Strategy intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I was able to learn a lot about the CPG business and learn about how Gatorade's Strategy team works with all different functions across the business.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a more direct path into Marketing.

Advice

Network with someone new every single day because it's an amazing way to grow your network at the company and also outside of the company.

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2018 • Jersey City, NJ

What I liked

They had an outstanding internship program.

What I wish was different

More time to work on the project.

Advice

Be wary of scope creep.

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Sales Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Twinsburg, OH

What I liked

I loved working with so many different people. I was challenged every single day and got results because of my hard work.

What I wish was different

The company doesn't care too much about their interns. Although they pay nice, they do not take a lot of time investing in talent. Seemed like I was thrown into the fire a lot with no assistance.

Advice

This job isn't for everyone. Expect to be working a crazy schedule at all times of the day, sometimes at 5 am and sometimes only 5 hours a day.

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North America Nutrion Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The culture at PepsiCo is one that promotes collaboration, development, sustainability, and winning ideas.

What I wish was different

Advice

This internship and position it leads into is perfect if you are willing to relocate several times.

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Summer Analyst/ Sales

June - August 2018 • Worcester, MA

What I liked

The hours and time.

What I wish was different

Tried to learn more

Advice

Give it your all.

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Transportation Procurement Intern

May 2018 • Plano, TX

What I liked

I liked the people on my team and my supervisors. They were very accommodating and wanted to help me succeed.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had a better class schedule so that I was able to continue doing what I was doing during the summer. Ever since the new semester started i have been doing a lot with excel and background report stuff and it isnt quite as exciting as the things I did during the summer.

Advice

Make sure to be overly organized and stay up to date on what you are doing. Always ask questions if you are not sure about something.

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Merchandiser

January 2018 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

The experience of different integrated processes that form a global service.

What I wish was different

That I had graduated in the summer of 2018.

Advice

No matter where you start in the company, accumulate knowledge, observe the company environment from the position you want to obtain, and make a clear decision for your future.

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Sales Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed the hands on experience that each aspect of the company provided. Although my title was in sales, I witnessed merchandising, strategy, and consulting within PepsiCo.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more order in how the interns were welcomed to the job in the first couple of weeks of the internship.

Advice

I suggest that because the internship is a lot of independent work, to monitor your own experiences and gauge your week to week. This way you can take in all that your learn but also use it for the remainder of the internship.

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Sales Associate Intern

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The freedom and fast pace environment. So much fun meeting new people almost everyday while learning more and more about the business.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Do not drive into the city! Taking the bus or train is much easier.

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Marketing and Sales Intern

June - July 2017 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Everyone was very helpful and welcoming. They truly wanted you to succeed and were willing to take the time to help.

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask as many questions as possible and be open to learning new methods of work structure.

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Corporate Strategy Intern

June - August 2018 • Purchase, NY

What I liked

I really liked that PepsiCo values real work for its interns. I received a project that allowed me to truly benefit Pepsico and work on a relevant project that truly impact the team. Additionally, I had the opportunity to present to a senior executive at Pepsico which is a super unique opportunity at the age of 21.