WHAT IS THE DARE TO DO MORE PROGRAM & CHALLENGE?
Are you a student, recent graduate or new professional looking for a unique career opportunity? Dare to Do More program is a graduate scheme from PepsiCo, which offers you the opportunity to fast-track your career within a leading global brand. The graduate program is a two year (three year for UK) accelerated training initiative aimed to develop specific positions within the company.
Sounds exciting? Join the Dare to Do More Challenge to compete for one of several international graduate program positions to kickstart your career at PepsiCo by pitching your own creative idea to industry experts! You will also gain from the benefit of an expert mentor, regular meet-up sessions and special events to further enhance your skill-set.
We are looking for innovation and creativity, with someone who thinks outside of the box. This is not a challenge judged by the contents of your CV!
Dare To Do More is open in several countries with many available positions in each country!
Dare To Do More Challenge 2022
The first stage of the competition requires you to submit a one-page business case, presenting your idea to answer the challenge question.
This year is going to be all about our PepsiCo Positive agenda. Find out more information HERE.
You can find more detailed information on the challenge question, business case guidelines and further steps once you have joined your country's challenge.
Are you eligible to enter?
You are
- A final year student, recent graduate, or professional with up to three years of work experience
- A fluent English speaker (local languages required in some countries)
- Available for 2 years for the full time position, or 3 years for the UK graduate program
- Innovative, passionate and creative
You need
- Full-time availability to join our graduate program in September 2022 (UK Sep 2023)
- The eligibility to work in the country for which you are applying.
You love to
seek out new opportunities and challenges!
Join the Next PepsiCo Graduate Program!
The timeline varies by country, with the available countries listed below. When a country is open for registration, click on “Participate now” to join the country page. If the country you want to participate in is not open yet, you can pre-register and we'll keep you updated about the program. Note that for all countries, the Application phase will last between three to four weeks.
There are many positions open in Commercial, Digital, Insights, Sales, E-commerce, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT, Finance, Data & Analytics and more...
Thank you for pre-registering! We'll keep you informed by email when your country is open for application. Note that for all countries, the Application phase will last between three to four weeks.
There are many positions open in Commercial, Digital, Insights, Sales, E-commerce, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT, Finance, Data & Analytics and more...
Belgium
Challenge for Belgium 2023 is now closed!
The application phase ended November 21st 2022.
Netherlands
Challenge for The Netherlands 2023 is now closed!
The application phase ends November 21st 2022.
Turkey
The Challenge for Turkey is now closed
The application phase ended June 8th 2022.
Spain
The Challenge for Spain is now closed
The application phase ended June 5th 2022.
Poland
The Challenge for Poland is now closed
The application phase ended June 12th 2022.
Serbia
The Challenge for Serbia is now closed
The application phase ended June 12th 2022.
Romania
The Challenge for Romania is now closed
The application phase ended June 12th 2022.
United Kingdom
Challenge for UK is now closed!
The application phase ended October 21st 2022.
What's At Stake?
Top Prize
Graduate position at PepsiCo
Aside from the 2/3 year program, entering PepsiCo's Graduate program offers you:
- Personal career development within a leading global brand
- The chance to present your idea to industry experts at the Europe finals and win additional prizes
- Participation in a European community from Day 1
- A Mentor who will guide you and share business knowledge
- Functional learnings
- A welcome day
- On-boarding sessions and buddies
- Frequent meet-ups, events and more!
Challenge Steps
Remember that each country has is dedicated timeline . Please visit the dedicated country's page to check the specific timeline.
Business case delivery
Online assessment
Local Finals
Join PepsiCo
European finals
DARE TO DO MORE ALUMNI
Don't understand the hype? Take it from them...
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Cari, DTDM 2021 Finalist, Data Analytics, Spain
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Buse, DTDM 2021 Finalist, Global Procurement, Turkey
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Said, DTDM 2021 Finalist, Marketing, Russia
“I have enjoyed every part of the DTDM process, what started as an idea turned into a real experience full of learning and unexpected challenges. From day one you can live the PepsiCo way, the atmosphere here makes you feel empowered and supported by brilliant and friendly colleagues. It is exciting to join the D&A team at such a crucial time, when the company is putting all its efforts towards digitization.”
Cari, DTDM 2021 Finalist, Data Analytics, Spain.
“I have received support from all of my colleagues and felt immediately welcomed as part of the team. There is a clear career path and room for growth inside the company. This has allowed me to feel more confident and motivated when taking on new challenges within the program”
Buse, DTDM 2021 Finalist, Global Procurement, Turkey.
“During my first month of work, I have already taken part in several projects and I had the chance to visit a photoshoot. I am so proud of my team and I can't be more excited about this experience. In fact, I am sure in Marketing I will learn something new every day”
Said, DTDM 2021 Finalist, Marketing, Russia.
