McDonald's Interviews | Comparably
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McDonald's Interviews

Learn more about the overall interview process at McDonald's from current employees. The majority of McDonald's employees think the interviews are average and rate their experience a C or 67/100. The average employee completed 1 interviews and received a response within a week.

In general, based on 70526 ratings and 6911 employees, McDonald's has an overall culture score of C- or 62/100. McDonald's is ranked in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies on Comparably. The Business Development department, the Executive department, and the Marketing department are the most satisfied with their experience at McDonald's. However, the HR department, the Customer Success department, and employees who have been at the company 2 to 5 Years are the least satisfied.

Interview SentimentHow was your overall experience interviewing at your current company?
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
78
out of 100
Interview ExperienceHow would you rate the interview process at your company?
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

McDonald's is in the Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies

Culture Score
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

McDonald's is in the Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies

67
out of 100
How would you rate the interview process at your company?
AnswerPercent
Applied online48%
Referral14%
Recruiter12%
Other21%
Networking5%
How did you get your first interview at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Very Difficult7%
Difficult9%
Average41%
Easy23%
Very Easy20%
How difficult would you rate the interview process at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Yes70%
No30%
Did your interview process give you a good representation of the culture at your company?
AnswerPercent
Same day30%
Within a week36%
1-2 Weeks26%
2-4 Weeks5%
4+ Weeks3%
How long did you have to wait before you heard a response after your last interview?
AnswerPercent
151%
222%
313%
48%
5 or more6%
How many phone/in person interviews did you have before you were hired at your current company?

Who Ranks McDonald's' Interview Process the Highest?

Department - Executive 81/100
Tenure - Less than 1 Year 77/100
Department - Business Development 76/100

Who Ranks McDonald's' Interview Process the Lowest?

Tenure - Over 10 Years 58/100
Department - Engineering 60/100
Department - Finance 61/100

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Recent Questions About the Interview Process at McDonald's

  • How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at McDonald's?
    Not bad. I learned how to talk on headset and take money/directions from customers.
    Answered 7 years ago
    My overall experience for an interview at McDonald's was nerve racking, but was relieved when I was hired on the spot.
    Answered 7 years ago
    very positive
    Answered 7 years ago
    Easy got hired same day
    Answered 8 years ago
    fine
    Answered 8 years ago

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  • What should I wear for an interview at McDonald's?
    Business Casual
    Answered 7 years ago
    Dress to impress, but b comfortable.
    Answered 7 years ago
    I wore blue jeans and a t-shirt with sneakers.
    Answered 7 years ago
    Nice clothes
    Answered 7 years ago
    it doesnt really matter but id dress up nice
    Answered 8 years ago

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  • How long do the interviews usually take at McDonald's?
    My interview was maybe 15 minutes
    Answered 7 years ago
    30 minutes
    Answered 7 years ago
    15 min. It is paperwork that takes forever.
    Answered 8 years ago
    A hour to 2 hours
    Answered 8 years ago
    15 min
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  • What questions do they ask during the interview process at McDonald's?
    What days and hours can you work. do you have a ride.
    Answered 7 years ago
    What is your work experience
    Answered 8 years ago
    do you have experience, can you make it to work on time, do you have open availability?
    Answered 8 years ago
  • How would you compare interviewing at McDonald's to other places you've interviewed?
    much better
    Answered 7 years ago
    easy
    Answered 8 years ago
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