Pernod Ricard North America Director Interview Questions
& Process

I was sent an email from HR asking me to do a HireVue video interview. If you haven't done one, they're easy. I just logged in, spoke my answers to 5 questions into the camera, and submitted it. It was actually easier and more fun than a normal recruiter call. After that, I had a phone interview, then an on-site. The last part was a 6-hour behavioral assessment, which I think is just for director roles and up. I was a bit intimidated at first because the pre-work took a couple of hours, but the day itself was really fun. It was quick and intense, definitely made me think critically, but it was very enjoyable.

Applied for a position via linked in. A recruiter reached out to me with an email and a call was set up for the following. 20minute, very general discussion about position and my background. Was sent a link for a video interview and it was here where it all went downhill. You log into the system and it asked you questions and your video and responses are recorded and sent...somewhere. Very cold and impersonal. Asking a senior management candidate to do this is just bad practice. Perhaps for mass interviews for hourly employees or interns, ok, not upper management. It came across as the company being lazy or trying to rely too much on technology. I was so turned off by the process I didn’t have very much enthusiasm for the next step. I decided that I wouldn’t pursue the role despite the feedback.

This process moves quickly and gives you a chance to see the great culture and meet your peers. There is a long test required for the offer, but in the end, it helps you grow as an individual once you join.