What is CPG:
This an industry at the heart of everyday life, creating goods that cater to essential and leisure needs of billions globally. Ranging from personal care items and household products to electronics and apparel, this industry is dynamic and multi-faceted.
Recruiting for CPG roles:
- There are many opportunities across CPG, including:
- Categories: Brand strategy, communication strategy, innovation, product and packaging, test market execution and assessment
- Functions: Finance, Marketing, Business Development, Supply Chain, Operations, and more
- Explore major CPG organizations like PepsiCo, Danone, P&G, Mattel, Adidas, and LVMH, as some have already scheduled engagements with Yale SOM
- Don’t overlook smaller organizations that might spark your interest, such as Impossible Foods, KIDRA, Motif Foods, Toast Ale, and Sonoma Brands
- Many CPG companies hire summer interns with the aim of converting them to full-time roles
- Most CPG companies require permanent work authorization. Use MBAExchange and myvisajobs.gov to find out which companies sponsor F1 students
- Common skills and traits recruiters look for: Purpose driven analytics, persuasion, leadership prowess, curiosity, technical aptitude, ability to influence, risk taker, change maker, project leadership, currently pursuing MBA program, with a minimum of 2-3 years pre-MBA professional working experience
