Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at McDonald's with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 3 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McDonald's overall takes an average of 8 days.
Common stages of the interview process at McDonald's as a Sales Associate according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Presentation: 21%
Drug test: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
Skills test: 7%
Personality test: 7%
Background check: 7%
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interview process was quick and easy. my local mcdonald’s was doing open interviews, the person who interviewed me was nice. I didn’t know what to say for a few questions but this was my first interview
The role was for sales representative, it was not a hard process, with them taking you step by step to help you. The first step was to talk to HR, show what experiences you have and to see your outlook.
quick and easy mostly asking for availability, previous work experience, and expected pay. Not really a difficult interview so just do what you would on a normal one. Really focus on availability though.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at McDonald's (McLean, VA) in Jan 2026
Interview
I met with the manager and a few other employees and they asked me a series of questions about my previous experience. It was relatively short and easy. I got the job.