Tag Archives: PepsiCo

3 kinds of job interviews to be prepared for

A key part of getting a job is being successful in interviews. Often we envision the interview as being one-on-one with the person making the hiring decision. And that is how some interviews work. However, you need to be prepared for several other kinds of interview. 1. Being interviewed by a screener This kind of […]

5 strategies for making the most of job fairs

Career Showcase was last week with hundreds of recruiters and thousands of college students filling UF’s O’Connell Center for two days of handshaking, resume distributing, and dark suit wearing. I joined the crowd of students, but instead of being interviewed, I was taking photos and interviewing staff from UF’s Career Resource Center and recruiters for […]

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi promotes corporate responsibility at BlogHer 2011

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi talked about corporate responsibility, fighting the obesity problem, and her own background during an interview during the BlogHer 2011 luncheon. She drew applause in saying that companies should work with governments and concerned individuals in solving big problems, from the financial crisis to the obesity problem. In a question from an […]

PepsiCo’s iPhone app provides example for media ethics discussion

As an iPhone owner, I’m always interested in new apps (applications) for the iPhone. One of the recent — and controversial — apps was “Amp Up Before You Score,” released and then withdrawn by PepsiCo Inc. The app was to promote PepsiCo’s Amp Energy drink. The app provided 24 types of women — such as […]