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Hiring process information for an interview at McDonalds
Finding work with McDonald’s involves a several-stage interview process all job candidates must complete in order to receive employment consideration. To begin the hiring process, workers must legibly fill out a request for employment with McDonald’s. After submitting the required information, an applicant should await further instructions from McDonald’s. The fast food chain generally responds within a few days and calls potential employees in for job interviews.
During the McDonald’s interview, which typically involves a question-and-answer session with an acting manager, applicants may encounter a variety of questions. McDonald’s locations want applicants to come to the job interview ready and prepared. Job candidates should dress casually yet professional. Punctuality and professional attitudes greatly benefit potential employees during the McDonald’s job interview process. McDonald’s also looks for well-poised, positive, and straightforward personalities. Stick to the facts and never hesitate to ask questions about McDonald’s or the hiring process, in general.
McDonalds Interview Video
Video Transcript
Interviewer: Please describe your job title and primary duties with McDonalds.
McDonalds Employee: My job title at McDonalds was crew member. I did everything from cash register and front and back booth to grill. That was basically everything.
Interviewer: What was the work environment like at McDonalds?
McDonalds Employee: It was fairly clean. They always told us to wash hands. When stuff fall, pick it up, sweep. It was fairly clean.
Interviewer: What was your favorite part about working for McDonalds?
McDonalds Employee: Probably the people that work there – the working environment.
Interviewer: Please describe a typical day as a McDonalds crew member.
McDonalds Employee: All depends if it’s busy. If it’s busy, time goes by fast. If it’s slow, time goes by slow. But no matter what, you always got to keep working.
Interviewer: How would you describe the application and interview process with McDonalds?
McDonalds Employee: Easy. I see now they got way more questions. The interview was probably like five, ten minutes.
Interviewer: What should an applicant wear to the McDonalds job interview?
McDonalds Employee: I just wore a nice dress shirt and some pants for mine. I guess dress up.
Interviewer: What questions did the interviewer ask during the job interview?
McDonalds Employee: Where do I want to go in life? Do I want to advance at McDonalds? Would this be a good place for you? That’s basically it.
Interviewer: What other advice would you give to a job seeker looking to gain employment with McDonalds?
McDonalds Employee: Try it. It’s a first good job.
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Positions:
McDonalds typically hires for the following positions:
Administrative/Office Support, Area Supervisor, Assistant Manager / Manager Trainee, Beverage Specialist / Crew Trainer, Building Services Specialist, Cashier, Closer, Coffee Specialist, Crew Member, Drive-Thru Cashier, Drive-Thru Crew Member, Entrenador de empleados/especialista en bebidas, Equipment Technician, Floor Supervisor, Full-Time Maintenance Worker, General Manager, Gerente, Gerente de Zona, Grimmer Crew Member, Host/Hostess, Janitorial Crew Member, Lot & Lobby Person, McCafe Crew Member, Miembro del Equipo, Order-Taker/Cashier, Ordertaking Associate, Part-Time Cashier, Part-Time Maintenance Worker, Restaurant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Shift Leader, Shift Manager, Supervisor, Swing Manager, Zone Manager
Application:
View the McDonalds Application and apply for the McDonalds job you want.
Possible McDonalds Interview Questions:
Prepare for your interview by reviewing the questions below. Think about how you would answer these types of questions.
- Do you get free food or lunch as a job perk if you work there?
- Can you work in a heated, fast-paced environment?
- What would you do if you caught an employee stealing food?
- How long do you plan to work here?
- Can you be calm and polite if a customer is being very rude?
- Are you available on nights or weekends?
Common Fast Food Interview Questions:
Know what to expect. Review these common interview questions and answers before your interview.
Ever gone on interview with McDonalds? Got any tips for our users?
Help our job seeking users learn more about the interview process at McDonalds. Share your experience – tips, questions and info are all appreciated. Just leave a comment below.
For example, useful information includes:
- Should I bring anything to the McDonalds interview?
- What education level (high school or college) is required for the job?
- What other questions do they ask? How should you answer certain questions?
- What should I wear, or how should I dress for an interview at McDonalds?
- How much do they pay? Will they ask about salary expectations, if so what should I say?
- Does McDonalds drug test?
- What about second interviews? When should you expect a call after the interview?
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Michelle, You will be fine. Wear nice clothes, smile and show enthusiam for the job. Employers hiring young people don’t always expect a resume. Maybe take the the phone number from your high school and the name of a teacher whose class you did well in and knows you. Good Luck!
If you get called for an interview with Mcdonalds make sure you bring 2 forms of id required. Exp. Ss card state issued id or drivers license. Eventhough you have applied to a fastfood place doesnt mean you come to the interview dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. A good first impression is important. Any and every employer you are meeting the first thing they take notice of is your appearance. They consider that a reflection of how you will carry yourself on the job. I would highly reccomend business attire. you want to make yourself stand out. If you are not sure of whats appropriate to wear ask someone you know that is knowlegable. When you walk in there make sure to put your smile on. Let me say this again make sure you “SMILE”! They, look for that
because if you won’t smile for them then you certainly won’t smile for customers. They definitely want you smiling for their customers. Also give inteviewer eye contact when talking to them.One of the first questions they are most likely to ask you is.. “Tell me a little bit about yourself”.. And why do you want to work for Mcdonalds?.. One thing I did notice they don’t ask everyone the same questions. I believe it somewhat depends on what you put on your application. I have worked there twice and both times I got hired on thr spot. So pretty much if you go in for a interview you should knw your hiring status same day or fairly shortly because their fastfood if they need ppl they going to want you to start right away. My second time I put in a application on a monday and got called for interview on tuesday went to interview on wednesday wednesday started work on thursday. Basically if you go in there and talk to them like you have some sense and show them you want to work. You should not have a issue.
In applying for this job they will probally ask your hours, how long you plan on working with the company, about yourself and some other questions. If they ask you anything you feel is to personal (Ex: Where do you go to church ?) simply answer the question by saying, thats a very good question but i dont see how the question pertains to the interview.
June 13th, 2010 at 1:56 amWhat do they mean when they ask about you’re strength and weakness?
May 16th, 2010 at 5:32 pmdo u have to work on saturday n sunday
May 1st, 2010 at 9:58 pmI work at McDonalds and I work on the weekends all the time. But I am also a student.
May 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 amI just need this as a summer job before I goto college next year. You think that would hurt me?
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:38 pmHos w old do you have to be to apply for a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania?
September 17th, 2010 at 11:27 amProbably not too much, but it could. Fast food restaurants like McDonalds would prefer employees to work for them longer than they actually do, it cuts down the costs to train people and that sort of thing. Just show them that you want the job bad enough with your attire and attitude. Also would recommend a resume!
May 4th, 2010 at 9:07 pmokay but how old do you have to be to get a job.
July 6th, 2010 at 2:20 pmwhat should you wear? do you think they would hire me if i don’t have a work permit?
August 16th, 2010 at 5:32 pmWell, on the interview they are gonna ask you a lot of questions related to your personal life, school, etc. They want to know if you are responsable and a hard worker. Thats pretty much it.
May 12th, 2010 at 3:53 pmi have been trying to get at mcdonalds for a while they believe in hiring all family members only but i wish i could work one day.
June 17th, 2010 at 12:43 pmim going for an interview right now so whatever i get asked ill post on here word for word.
June 9th, 2010 at 12:57 pmWish me luck!
Good luck Mike!
June 9th, 2010 at 3:28 pmTyree, McDonalds is open on Saturdays & Sundays but if you cannot work weekends then don’t put them on your availability. They probably prefer you to be able to work weekends, but if you can’t then I’m sure they can find a way to work around it.
June 22nd, 2010 at 3:38 pmAngel, what they mean by “strengths and weaknesses” is things you are good at VS. things you aren’t so good at. This is also a way they can trick you: you don’t want to expose any weaknesses. Try to think of a strength that could be used as a weakness, such as “I think I’m too nice sometimes.” Hope that helps!
Well, I’m going to be applying there in about a week.
But here are a few tips
1) Dress nice. You want to impress them
August 2nd, 2010 at 7:50 pm2) Don’t be nervous.
3) Try your hardest, and do good!
i think u have to b 16 and have a workers permit
July 9th, 2010 at 3:45 pmI’m 16 n I have an interview Tomorrow… MONDAY ….. I never worked a day in my life …. They won’t as for a resume right just working pappers???
October 24th, 2010 at 2:35 pmWhat If you don’t have a Resume ?
October 1st, 2010 at 12:31 pmhow much do i get paid a day and i week
October 19th, 2010 at 10:28 amif they ask me why do i really want this job what do i say
October 27th, 2010 at 8:39 ami have an interview on friday, what should i expect ?
November 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 pmI have a interview tomorow and im really nervous about what questions they are going to ask me.
I have a rough idea
- Why do you want to work for McDonalds
-What can you offer to mcdonalds
These are things i have just been told about Im 16 and my interview is with Joyce whitely.
November 14th, 2010 at 10:54 amCan somebody help me please give me advise.
I work at McDonalds.
January 6th, 2011 at 7:16 pmas long as you say this in your interview you’ll be perfect:
when the costumers here with money in hand they expect to receive a high quality, accurate, clean, fast and friendly service.
Hope it helps.
for me it did. I’ve been in the business for 5 months and I’ve been offered a couple of promotions.
I submitted a resume and cover letter on a wednesday and got a call for an interview on the following friday. Im 16, this is my first job. Do you think that that is a good sign, and what will the interview be like.
March 19th, 2011 at 10:19 pmWhat should you wear to an interview? as a teenage girl
March 6th, 2011 at 3:20 pmi need this job to go to college next yaer and for a house and a car of my own and want should you wear when you are take an interview? as a teenager girl.hello everyone i am a parttime student and i lokk forward to get hired at Mcdonalds. I was just wondering of getting a job there if my availability is almost evey day except Moondays and Wednesday
March 11th, 2011 at 11:45 amI have an interview on Tuesday at 5:30pm and I am a little nervous!
I am 16 years old and I am a male! I just was wondering what I should take with me?
I Don’t have a work permit and I wanted to know if that was gonna be a problem?
If you could give me some advice I would be very thankful!!!!
Thanks,
March 12th, 2011 at 9:59 pmRobert
Robert, You will do fine. A work permit will not prevent a good interview. In fact it is a good question to ask as the laws vary by state. Dress up, smile and look the interviewer in the eyes when you answer questions. Give honest answers, show enthusiasm, and smile. Don’t be afraid to ask when the interview is done if you have the qualifications for the job, and if yes let them know you are ready to start. Also go the job tips section of http://www.job-applications.com for frequently asked questions and more important information. Good Luck!!
March 13th, 2011 at 9:01 pmdoes mcdonalds drug test?
March 24th, 2011 at 11:01 pmhow do i handle a second interview
March 28th, 2011 at 2:19 pmif i filled out the application, who am i supposed to hand it in to?
April 18th, 2011 at 2:21 pmdo i ask for the manager?
i am afraid they might blow me off..
when they ask me why do i wanna work for mcdonalds, what do i say?
April 9th, 2011 at 3:22 pmPeople if u want a job, you have to have a resume. and good answers for questions. I am 17 and i want to get a job and money.
April 14th, 2011 at 9:05 pmi have an interview on tuesday and i wanted tips on wha questions i would be gettin ask .and another thing is i do not have my working papers i am 16 and this will be my 1st real job, pls help > if i do not have my working papers will that prevent me from getting hired ????????????????
April 15th, 2011 at 8:59 pmI have an interview Tuesday at Mcdonalds…will I know the same day if I got the job?
June 4th, 2011 at 12:18 amim sixteen.ill be seventeen next month.
July 17th, 2011 at 4:05 pmand currently going from homeschooling to getting my ged. but i havent yet.
i have a 2 yr old daughter.who my mom is willing to watch.
i already put in my application.
and hes supposed to look at it today.
do you think if i went up there and talked to him and explain to him i really could use this job.
and just kinda put out there how interested i am. do you think thatd help me get the job??
shay:
July 21st, 2011 at 2:53 pmim seventeen and im suppost to go in for an inteview tommorow. I put my application in 2+ weeks ago. my opinion is dont go up there, give it a couple days and if you havent heard anything then give him a call. Just say that you really are looking forward to getting a job but dont sound desperate, it might put off a bad vibe!
do they drug test you at mc donalds?
July 27th, 2011 at 1:01 pmwell i applied and i got a job at mcdonalds, it was great i got money for gas and some extra for food and skateboards.
October 10th, 2011 at 9:12 pmI applied in the store 2 weeks and 2 days ago.. I called the manager 1 week after I put my application and asked the status of my application she asked for my number and name and said she gonna call me back in a couple of weeks…it’s been 2 weeks but haven’t recieve a call yet.. What takes them so long?
November 8th, 2011 at 4:52 pmIt takes about two weeks for the applications to get to the stores Aqua
September 12th, 2011 at 11:23 pmI have an interview tomorrow im very nervous……..but when they ask for two forms of i.d does that mean that you are hired on the spot?
October 25th, 2011 at 12:43 amwhat do they ask you???
September 14th, 2011 at 11:15 pmHey i am 17years old an i did an application yesterday its it an good idea to go to meet the manager the next day since they hiring if u really want the job..
September 25th, 2011 at 11:35 pmHey, I applied online and was wondering how long approx it would take on average to get a reply . x
September 2nd, 2011 at 5:39 pmTarrr
I am so excited. I am going to be interviewed at 7pm.
November 23rd, 2011 at 6:02 pmI put in my application yesterday evening around 11 p.m. and I got a call this evening around 5 p.m. My interview is tomorrow at 6 p.m. I am 16 and In Arkansas. I do not have any working papers. I’m not sure how to wear my hair though?
November 28th, 2011 at 9:51 pm