Associate applicants have rated the interview process at McDonald's with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 42 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McDonald's overall takes an average of 7 days.
Common stages of the interview process at McDonald's as a Associate according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Background check: 50%
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Online, in front of computer. Sent a link to follow and take what was like a test. It was monotonous. I did not get to speak to anyone really. That was surprising.
It was a fast interview with the manager. We discussed my background and my interest in the job. I got a call later in the week with an offer. After that I started working the week after.
I applied online. I interviewed at McDonald's (New York, NY) in May 2025
Interview
The interview process started with an online application, followed by a phone call to schedule an in-person interview. The manager asked questions about teamwork, handling busy situations, and customer service experience. The process was simple, professional, and took around thirty minutes overall.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked how I would handle a situation where the restaurant is very busy and customers are waiting while maintaining service quality.