Q&A With McDonald's Employees
Working at a McDonald's restaurant is more than just a paycheck. It's an opportunity to build a successful future with the perks and flexibility of a side gig. McDonald’s restaurants offer a variety of career development opportunities, ranging from world-class training programs to high school completion courses to colleague tuition assistance. Check with your local restaurant to learn more about what may be available to you. Whether you choose to work for a corporately-owned restaurant or with an independent franchisee organization, you will be inspired by the spirit and creativity that have made McDonald’s one of the world’s most-recognized brands.
How employees describe working at McDonald's
Fast paced, challenging, physically and mentally. multi tasking, exciting, and fun
The days iWork or great - sometimes it can be hectic but worth
Review from Sales Dept
The Golden Arches that are outside
Review from Sales Dept
Everything they have horrible service
Review from Sales Dept
i can see myself working there for a few more years till its too hard for me
Review from Customer Support Dept
What it's like to work at McDonald's
- McDonald's employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
- Employees at McDonald's report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at McDonald's have 0 meetings
- 70% of McDonald's employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- McDonald's employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 54% of McDonald's employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- McDonald's employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 59% of McDonald's employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With McDonald's Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 150
Does McDonald's drug test or do a background check?
Randomly
No
We do background checking before employment, but not drug testing.
How's the feedback proccess at McDonald's?
surveys
Great we take feedback very seriously
doesnt really exist
How do I do well in an interview at McDonald's?
There are no wrong answers. They do help you.
Be respectful and truthful
lie they will believe anything
What questions do they ask during the interview process at McDonald's?
What days and hours can you work. do you have a ride.
What is your work experience
do you have experience, can you make it to work on time, do you have open availability?
What's the office vibe like at McDonald's?
The office vibe at McDonald's is amazing. They are super helpful.
mostly pleasant
non existent
What kind of changes and conversations are occurring at McDonald's as sexual harassment in the workplace rises to be a central issue in America?
It will not be tolerated at all
no changes really
None
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining McDonald's?
The pay could be better
i wish id have known about the pink slime they make the nuggets out of
That there would be so much drama and i would never get a raise.
How's the leadership on the Sales team at McDonald's?
Better now. An assistant manager told me he did not like me my second day. Told me he would easily fire me.
Pretty good could use improvement
What leadership. You have to find your own way.
How's the work pace at McDonald's?
fast
Fast and busy.
It's to slow and the employees are slow
What's the company culture like at McDonald's?
Diverse
thats a tough question
It's a diverse multicultural company
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at McDonald's?
Be able to listen and take instruction well.
Smiles, friendly and always willing to help out.
How does McDonald's handle HR issues?
Pretty good at home office
McDonald's handles all issues as all issues are reported.
Why work for McDonald's?
Needed hours/money. Job was stable as long as I kept my hours.
I need money to pay college bills off and medical bills off.
How's the morale at McDonald's?
mostly good
its ok i reckon
What's the office layout like at McDonald's?
tight
tiny lil room with a computer
What unique perks and benefits does McDonald's provide?
nothing special
some of them help with school tuition which is probably the best thing they have ever done
How secure do you feel at your job at McDonald's?
90%
as long as you show up they really dont care what you do, so its very secure
How much and how often do raises happen at McDonald's?
Not often enough
very rarely, last raise i got from mcdonalds was a dime
How's the leadership on the Operations team at McDonald's?
Manager not good
lacking
How would you compare interviewing at McDonald's to other places you've interviewed?
much better
easy
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that McDonald's asks?
Hours and days you can work. Experience
do you have experience, can you make it to work on time?
What's the Sales team like at McDonald's?
well organized
The team is amazing.
What's the vibe like in the Sales dept at McDonald's? How many hours are you working?
mostly good. I work 40-45 hours per week
36
What's the pay like for Sales roles at McDonald's?
Minimum wage
Not enough.
What's the Customer Support team like at McDonald's?
Excellent.
It could be better










