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We’re on location today at Pepsico in Purchase, New York. This jobcast will feature a high-profile Customer Marketing Manager role with Pepsico, right here at their Global Headquarters building in Purchase.

Joining us to discuss this exciting opportunity is hiring manager, Carol Simpson.

Carol answers the following questions…

1. As I mentioned, this opportunity is for a Customer Marketing Manager to work on national food service accounts. Give us some of the most important roles and responsibilities for this job.

2. How about qualifications? What background and education are you looking for?

3. Are there any specialized skills or specific experience that would really help a candidate stand out?

4. Can you give us an overview of PepsiCo’s food service operation?

5. Carol, tell us about your background. How long have you been with PepsiCo?

6. What is the culture like? What does it take to be successful at PepsiCo?

7. Can you share with us advice for someone interviewing at PepsiCo. As a hiring manager, what impresses you?

8. Finally, tell us about opportunities for promotion and career development at PepsiCo. What can the new Customer Marketing Manager look forward to when it comes to advancement and promotions?

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The Ritz-Carlton, a luxury lifestyle brand, has over 70 hotels, resorts, clubs and residences in 24 countries around the world. With a philosophy of un-wavering commitment to service, both for their guests and their communities, The Ritz-Carlton has been recognized with numerous awards for being the gold standard of hospitality. In this jobcast we will be meeting a few of the ladies and gentlemen from The Ritz-Carlton, who will be sharing some insights into their culture and the employment experience. Apply at www.ritzcarlton.com.

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Tolga and Maria will discuss:

1) The Ritz-Carlton culture is defined by the company’s Gold Standards. Can you describe what they are?

2) What do the standards mean to you and what is your favorite gold standard and why?

3) How do the gold standards affect the culture at The Ritz-Carlton?

4) How is the culture different at The Ritz-Carlton than other places you have worked?

5) Can you give me an example of the culture in action from one of The Ritz-Carlton locations where you have worked.