When you think about it, the SDS is actually excellent for cutting people off (I assume they look at it with the CV too). The CV gives you the facts about what you've done, whilst the SDS allows you to demonstrate how you think in different situations and achieve results.
it was 1800 total for internships (from memory) and more at grad level. no idea how many people make it through each stage, but I wouldn't think more than 20% make it through to the SDS stage.
For the final round of interviews, I think there were about 10 ppl for each position, but I can't really remember, unfortunately. Prob about 30 for the previous round (perhaps). Sorry I can't be of more help about numbers. My mate remembers this better
It's fantastic to hear that it's your dream job. Iirc, you are interested in finance? We certainly love getting passionate finance people through the door. You will have to understand that you won't get the pay that Investment Bankers get (although you will get excellent pay eventually when you get to managerial positions). However, you will get good hours compared to the industry and an enjoyable job. There's a person on OCAU forums working for Nestle (from memory) in an accounting-related job (something about financial analysis in there, too). He says he doesn't earn as much as his friends in the big 4, but he really loves his work and it's great seeing the products you make decisions for on supermarket shelves: feels like you're actually making a difference rather than just dealing with shares, charts or meaningless numbers.
Also, everyone really sucks up to the finance ppl at P&G. Essentially, you have us marketers by the balls. We need you to draw up cheques to approve and pay our budgets
Which also means you will get to sit in on marketing meetings and help decide whether an idea is economical
