Does anyone have any tips for a group interview at McDonald’s ?
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What’s an interview moment that made you think, "wow, I actually want this job"? During one of my interviews with Hatch, the guy pulled up a Jira board and started walking me through an actual project. He didn't switch into corporate PR mode or pretended everything ran perfectly. It was the first interview I’ve had where the team sounded like actual coworkers instead of people performing professionalism at each other. This ended up being my current job, and I got promoted recently.💪
Does anyone draw a complete blank at interviews? From the time they say "So tell me about yourself" I go into fight or flight mode. It as if they're asking me about someone else's life. They say don't try to memorize your answers, but I have no other choice. I sturdy all these stories and intro's about myself and still can't remember. I don't know what to do. I have had at least 4 interviews and at each one I rambled and didn't get the job.
I’ve started judging companies by how they reject candidates. Some places make you feel respected even with a no. I received the nicest rejection email today that let me down easy and still made me feel hopeful about my next interview. Others just ghost like a situationship. Can’t help but wonder how they think they’ll attract great talent they treated that way in the past?
What’s the hardest you’ve ever bombed an interview? I once answered a behavioral question so badly the interviewer started helping me formulate my own example halfway through (humanitarian effort on his part, I guess). They rejected me in under 30 minutes. Pretty sure they hit ‘send’ before I reached the elevator, LOL.
Yes. Mention Your first time going to McDonald's. Talk about your favorite food items they sell. also, refer to any skills that you may use at home or in life that can be applied to work at McDonalds. And say things like, “I wouldn’t serve food to the public that I won’t eat myself.” Or “I enjoy working with on team. I’m motivated by others and I find that teamwork allows me to learn from others, while being helpful”
This is great actionable advice!
Collared button up shirt. Clean fingernails. Shake hands. Be polite and respectful. Say thank you. Listen. Some of your potential colleagues will not be interested in the job and their behavior will reflect that - do not get sucked in. Ask questions about the workday. If they tell you about tasks during the workday, tell them about where you've done similar tasks in the past. Ask them what differentiates a good hire. Ask what success looks like after a first shift.
Just be yourself and dress professionally
Be professional and responsible. That goes a long way. Prepare for situation-based questions. What would you do if a customer were upset? That kind of thing. Best of luck!
A group interview at McDonalds? I have only had one on one interviews at McDonald's although that was over 37 years ago. I would say to dress business casual, wear your pants properly (not down at your butt) if you have any facial piercings to remove them, and cover up any / all visible tattoos that you might have. If you have polished fingernails, make sure, they are the same color plus watch the cologne or perfume as someone might be allergic to it.
Which role?
I am from Nigeria but I have worked in McDonald's Cyprus 🇨🇾 I am crew member, I have years experience but presently I am in Nigeria, I want to apply for McDonald's morocco, can you give ideas or send me email address so I can forward my CV and certificate they, this my email (nolly4real84@gmail.com )