Very short and easy application process relative to other schemes I've applied to. Firstly, a fairly basic online application form. No capability-based questions, nothing time consuming, just simple questions about you and your education. Next step was the standard online tests, of which I believe there to have been two. This follows the published process on the company website, however subsequent steps differed significantly. Specifically, I was invited to an event at my university campus (which was great, no effort required) where I had to sit a 65 minute numerical test. Nothing unusual, same format as the online version. They will check ID to make sure you are who you say, and you are notified of success/failure immediately afterwards (they ask you to leave the room for ten minutes or so). I had my interview directly afterwards, which was with two members of the R&D team. This was my final step; unlike what is outlined on the website, I had one interview in total, not initial and final; this was because two independent opinions were formed in one go, a requirement for employment with P&G (they each make their own minds up separately and compare afterwards). The most important advice I can give regarding the interview would be not to worry about researching the company, market shares, brands etc too much. Unlike other interviews, I was not asked a single question about the company or why I wanted to join it, so know the very basics but not much more is required. The entire hour or so was spent discussing 9 examples of behaviours they wanted evidence of; they would generally ask for two examples per desired competence. Specifically, I was asked about when I'd shown leadership, overcome obstacles, shown drive and motivation, suffered a setback and persevered, etc. It's all in line with their three principles, agility of mind etc, discussed in depth on the website, but once again you don't need to know them. Very much about your experiences, not what you know, nothing technical whatsoever. Know what you've done, and what you learned from it. I heard back three weeks later.
