Thank you for your interest! This page provides basic information about our Application section.
How to Apply Electronically
At P&G we work hard to provide a personalized recruiting experience for each
and every one of our candidates. As a result, you will probably find this application process to be more comprehensive than others on the web. The scored information, together with your background and experience information in your resume/CV, will help determine how we will direct your application. It is important for you to give it your best effort.
We recognize, too, that you may need some help along the way. Please allow us to offer some immediate assistance. For a faster response, please write in English.
Click on any of the items below to access application help information...
Procter & Gamble is dedicated to ensuring that we have a consistent process to meet the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation in order to complete the online application process.
If you have a condition that affects your ability to complete our hiring process please follow the step below to request an accommodation.
Email your resume/cover letter to careers.im@pg.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation needed”: in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact, who will handle your request.
What Can You Expect?
Once our contact reviews the email sent including your resume/cover letter, you will then be contacted regarding next steps and how your application will be handled.
Note that, you will need to show proof regarding your accommodation.
Procter & Gamble will then determine the reasonable accommodation and communicate next steps.
Important Notice: Procter & Gamble will only share information regarding the requested accommodation with those individuals who have a specific need to know.
For each position, the process starts with an on-line APPLICATION form that will determine if your skills, experience, and knowledge meet the initial job criteria.If so, you will then be invited complete a comprehensive on-line Success Drivers Assessment.
What should I expect after completing the online application?
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Your application will be active in our state-of-the-art tracking system and made immediately available to all recruiters who currently have openings that match required skills and eligibility requirements. Should there be a match, a P&G recruiter will contact you about next steps.If you don’t hear from us within one year of applying, you should assume that we have not been able to make a match.
To apply to a specific job, please click on the View Jobs & Apply link on your local Careers or Job Pages.Once you reach the Job List page, select a specific job posting that interests you.You can also search for positions by clicking on the “Show/Hide Search Controls” link.You can search upon the following drop down boxes in order to narrow your search.
Job:Marketing, Engineering, etc. Location:United States, Western Europe, etc. Keyword or Job Number Search:Type in the job code# in the text box.No need to type in the zero’s – just the last few numbers of the job code will work. Click on the Search button. Scroll through the search results.Once you find a position that interests you, click on the job title which will take you to the Job Description page and the Apply Online button.Simply click on the Apply Online button and continue on from there.
Whose application will be considered for employment in any given P&G location?
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Most of our P&G locations will only consider top applicants for entry positions who meet three criteria: 1. have local language fluency 2. have local cultural background 3. have long-term work authorization in those countries requiring it.
Do I have to attach a formatted copy of my resume?
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Attaching a formatted resume is optional. You may attach a file if you would like to include a formatted copy.
If you receive the error message that states "It is not possible to attach this file. It exceeds the allocated limit of 100 kilobytes," the document is too large. Please remove all graphics, images, and distinct fonts before attaching file. This should decrease the size of your resume considerably.
When you get to the resume section, minimize your internet browser.Open Word (or the software in which you have your resume saved) and highlight the entire resume.Click on Edit/Copy.Minimize Word and maximize your internet browser.Place your cursor in the resume section of the application. Click on Edit/Paste.This copies your resume in the application. In order to copy andpaste your resume, it must be a plain text document.
Why is my resume reformatted after I paste it into the Resume section?
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Once the resume is copied and pasted into the appropriate section of the application, it is reformatted.All bullets, columns, bold type, etc. are removed in order for your resume to be searchable by our Recruiters.
How do I attach a new updated version of my resume?
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To update your current resume or attach a new resume, revisit your local P&G Careers site and click on ‘Applicants Enter Here' located in the left navigation. Click on 'Update contact information and resume'.
Please log back in as a Returning User with your user name and the password that you assigned to yourself. Click 'Save and Continue' until you reach the resume section.
To update the resume information within the application’s open field text box, open Word (or the software in which you have your updated resume saved) and highlight the entire resume.Click on Edit/Copy.Minimize Word and maximize your internet browser.Place your cursor in the resume section of the application.Click on Edit/Paste.This will paste the new and updated resume to your application.
To attach a new resume. Click on 'Attach' and select the appropriate file. Click 'Save and Continue' until you receive a message 'Congratulations! You have successfully updated your personal information'.
Information entered in the pages of an online application is saved when you move on to the next page in the application or profiler flow by clicking the "Save & Continue" button.
You should have received a “Thank You” page after you submitted the application.The message asks you to close your session and you should have been taken back to the local Job List.
How do I update or change my personal information (home address, email address, etc)?
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To update or change your personal information please revisit your local P&G Careers site and click on ‘Applicants Enter Here' located in the left navigation. Click on 'Update contact information and resume'.
Please log back in as a Returning User with your user name and the password that you assigned to yourself.Change or update your personal information and/or application answers, click 'Save and Continue' until you see the message 'Congratulations! You have successfully updated your personal information.
Note:If you decide to change your email address, this will change your log in email address.
What do I do if I forget my user name or password?
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Please go back to the Careers Section on PG.com. Click on “Applicants Enter Here”
Click on “Update personal information”
At the login page, click on “Forgot your User Name”.
Enter your e-mail address and click “validate”
If a record is found that matches your e-mail address, you will receive a message stating that an e-mail has been sent to you containing instructions on how to change your password.
Once you receive the e-mail follow the instructions.
If you are an applicant for Western Europe and have applied through www.pgcareers.com please find the "Update Your Application" link by clicking on "Apply to P&G" and "Apply Now."
How can I proceed to the next question when the system will not allow me to move forward?
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Have you completed all the required questions marked with an asterisk?You cannot move on with the application unless all questions marked with asterisks are completed.Did you receive an error message that states, “Answer to the following question exceeds 1000 characters - Please edit your text?”If so, the answer to your question is too large.Please keep each answer below 1000 characters.
If I am in the middle of the online application process and get thrown out, what should I do to complete the application form?
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You should re-enter the same Job posting as a "Returning User"and complete the balance of the requested information.
If you are unable to get back in as a Returning User, please re-enter the same job posting by clicking the “Apply Online” button, then take note of the following:
·Make sure you are using the correct Email Address - under “Returning User”
·Make sure you are using the correct Password - under “Returning User”
If you have forgotten your password - Enter your email address under "Returning User" and click on the "Forgot your password?" link.A new access code will be sent to your email account and then you will be able to access your candidate application again.
·Make sure you are inputting the right information in the right field (don't input email address in Password field)
·Make sure you are adding the service provider's extension as required to your Email Address (e.g., @yahoo.com).
Why am I not able to move forward after clicking "Next" while completing the Reasoning Screen?
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Currently there is a known issue with the capability of the Reasoning Screen and Internet Explorer 8. However, we have discovered that other browsers are experiencing the same issue. If possible, please try to complete from a different computer otherwise please contact careers.im@pg.com with your e-mail address. Once the issue is correct we will be in touch.
What should I do, if I've turned off my Pop Up Blocker, but I'm still unable to move forward?
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If you use Internet Explorer Version 8, you may not be able to turn off the pop-up blocker.
Please see some solutions below to allow pop-up.
Change Settings
1.Open Internet Explorer “tool” -> click “internet options” -> click “privacy” -> click “pop-up block setting” as below.
2.Copy online test URL and paste it in “website address to allow pop-up” box, then click “Add” button and close the window. The pop-up for the online test site is allowed now.
Uninstall Tool Bar
If you still cannot allow pop-ups, a tool bar such as Yahoo! Or Google may be installed in your PC.If so, please uncheck the check box for “pop-up blocker” on the tool bar.If it doesn’t work, please uninstall the tool bar.
Browsing Software
If you still cannot allow pop-ups, please try using another browser. Our Assessments are supported by Internet Explorer 6.0 and 7.0, Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and 3.0 & Safari 3.0.
What should I do if I am receiving the error "An error occurred as this page was displaying. Please try again If this error continues, please contact Technical Support."?
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If you receive the errorr "An error occurred as this page was displaying. Please try again If this error continues, please contact Technical Support", please wait and try to complete your assessments at a later time. If you continue to receive this error, please contact us at careers.im@pg.com.
Once I have completed an assessment for one job, do I need to complete another assessment if I apply to a 2nd job?
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We have several different assessments.The position to which you apply determines the assessment that you must take.To find out if you need to take more than one assessment, click on the “Your Assessment Link” embedded in the ‘Request More Information’ email that you received from us.Once you access the link, the system will inform you whether or not another assessment needs to be completed.
What if I receive the message " Run Time Error or Default Text"?
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Please check to ensure your current default browser language is set to English. If not, please update. If you still continue to receive error please contact us.
When contacting us at career.im@pg.com place Run Time Error or Default Text in the subject line.
What if I receive the message " Your Success Drivers Assessment is complete. Thank You."?
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We have several different assessments. The position to which you apply determines the assessment that you must take. You may have previously applied to a job that required the same assessment so there is no need for you to retake the assessment for this position.
Why did I receive a message saying, " Authentification Error"?
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You are encountering this error because you are not using the most recently requested Assessment Link. If you are not sure you have the most recently requested Assessment Link please send an email to careers.im@pg.com.
Please add "Authentification Error" in the subject heading of your email message.
Why did I receive a message saying, " Your assessment link is no longer valid..."?
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Your assessment is only valid for 30 days after you initiate and begin taking your assessment.
Please send an email to careers.im@pg.com to request the appropriate next steps. Please add "Assessment link not valid" in the subject heading of your email message.
What do I do if I am in the middle of the Success Drivers Assessment and I get thrown out or my computer crashes.
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If you requested the Success Drivers Assessment link be sent to your email. Go to your email account, click on the "Success Drivers Assessment" link that was emailed to you. This will send you back to where you left off.
If you did not request the "Success Drivers Assessment" link be sent to your email. You must return to www.pg.com/jobs. Click on "Applicants Enter Here". Select "Finish an incomplete job application". Select the job you previously started. Click on "Apply Online". Enter your user name and password. This will link you back to the beginning of your application. Click on "Save and Continue" to navigate through your already completed application. You will then see the "Success Drivers Assessment" link. Request the link be sent to your email. Finally, click on the "Success Drivers Assessment" link. This will send you back to where you left off on the assessment.
What do I if I'm using a Macintosh and/or I'm a AOL customer and I get an error when trying to access the "SUCCESS DRIVERS ASSESSMENT" link?
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Our assessment site does not support Mac or AOL. We recommend that you work from a Windows Operating System (WIN 98 SE or later) using Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.
If you use either of these and experience any issues we recommend that you use a friend or relatives computer that is not a Mac or using AOL. You could also visit a local library or university that offers computers for public use.
What do I do when nothing happens when I click on the "BEGIN THE SUCCESS DRIVERS ASSESSMENT" link?
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If the link does not appear to function after clicking the "BEGIN THE SUCCESS DRIVERS ASSESSMENT" link and no error message is received, it's likely that one or more popup blockers are preventing the Assessment popup window from loading.
You will need to disable all popup blockers installed on your PC. You will then need to re-click on the "Begin The Success Drivers Assessment" link. If nothing happens again, please send us an email with specific details to careers.im@pg.com. Please add "Assessment Link Error" in the subject heading of your email message.
What do I do when I receive an error message when clicking on the link "BEGIN THE SUCCESS DRIVERS ASSESSMENT"?
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Please document the steps that you took to lead you to that error message. Along with the documentation please copy and paste the error message and sent it to us at careers.im@pg.com. Please add "Assessment Link Error" in the subject heading of your email message.
What kind of internet browser version is required?
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The minimum requirements for internet browser requirements are Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1, Netscape Navigator 4.73. Free browser upgrades are available at http://www.microsoft.com/ , http://www.netscape.com/.
Why do I receive an error when I am trying to attach my resume or cover letter?
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We apologize any inconvenience you have encountered. We are working to fix a compatibility issue between our recruiting system and Mozilla Firefox 2.0.
If you are, can you try to attach your documents using Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0?
If you are not, please let us know what system you are using, and send us the attachments so that we can attach them for you.
If you deactivate Java Script, you will not be able to view some important information. However, lacking this information will not stop you from applying to a job or from entering information in the Profiler.
Please try to log on again.Sometimes the error occurs due to a connection problem.If you still receive the same error message, please document the steps that you had taken up to that point. Along with the documentation, Copy and Paste the error message and send it to us at careers.im@pg.com.Please add “Error Help” in the subject heading of your email message.
What do I do if I receive an error that contains the text "Microsoft OLE DB provider for SQL Server"?
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Please document the steps that you took to lead you to that error message. Along with the documentation please copy and paste the error message and sent it to us at careers.im@pg.com. Please add "Assessment Error" in the subject heading of your email message.
The URL link that was provided to you has been permanently disabled. We will provide you with the correct URL link once we have determined which link you specifically clicked on. To ensure we get this corrected, please provide us with detailed steps as to how you arrived to the expired page.
Who do I contact if I've been locked out of my account?
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If your account has been locked, please contact your system administrator by writing an email to careers.im@pg.com. Please include the email address in which you created your account.
Also, please add the word "Password" to the subject line to ensure timely processing.
Why am I unable to open the URL link that I have clicked on?
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The URL link that was provided to you has been permanently disabled. We will provide you with the correct URL link once we have determined which link you specifically clicked on. To ensure we get this corrected, please provide us with detailed steps as to how you arrived to the expired page.
This button provides help specific to the part of the online application or profiler in which it is located. JavaScript is required to view these help pop-up windows.
Your Email address is a very important piece of information. Consistently use only one Email address. If you currently don’t have an Email address, click here to find out how you can set up your own Email account.
Before entering your Email address, make sure the Email address you supply us:
is operational- that is, current, and your inbox is not too full to receive additional messages
can send and receive messages with attachments
does not use a service provider that restricts the receipt of messages from sources outside your country.
Please note:
Please put careers.im@pg.com on your Email Safe List to ensure receipt of future P&G correspondence.
Some Email programs have trouble reading HTML (rich text) mail. If you use such a program, please be aware that messages sent from us may not function as they were designed.
If you continue to experience problems with receiving or viewing P&G correspondence regarding your Job application, please contact us at careers.im@pg.com and describe your specific experience.
It is possible to filter jobs using the Search Controls link. This search provides access to criteria such as Job Category, Location, Job Type, Schedule, and Education Level. Select the required criteria from the search controls (drop-down list and multi-selection fields), and click the Search button found below the search controls. The Refine button is used to display the sub-categories for locations. To refine your search, scroll down under location.Select criteria as required and click the Search button found below the search controls. The Reset button returns the job and location multi-selection fields to their initial (default) values. To perform a new search, simply click the New Search button. Selections previously made in the search controls will disappear.
Required fields request data that is needed to complete your application, and are marked with an asterisk (*). If you do not enter information into a required field, the system will alert you with an error message.
How do I know what page I am on and how many more pages I have to complete?
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The page number as well as the total number of pages in the application or profiler flow is displayed at the top of each page. For example, 3/4 means you are on page 3 of an application or profiler flow containing 4 pages.
There are two ways to exit an application. The first is to complete the application and click the End this Session link on the final Thank You page. The second option is to use the Exit hyperlink to log you out of the system without completing the application or profiler. The contents of the current page will not be saved. To exit after saving the information on the current page, you must continue to the next page by clicking on the Save & Continue button. The contents of the page will be saved and you can then safely click the Exit hyperlink.
If you still experience difficulties after consulting the list of “Tips,” you can contact your regional recruiting support person by 1) giving your email address; 2) filling in the text box below with your question/need; and 3) clicking the Submit button. A response should be sent to you via email.
Note: your question/need should address only those questions pertaining to usability of this site. We will not respond to questions about the status of a prior application via this mechanism. If you are interested in applying to another country/geography outside those listed in this specific job site, please go to the Global Jobs homepage and select the location.
The four navigation buttons provided are used to display the first, the previous, the next, and the last pages of the job list respectively.
