Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Mercer with 2.8 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 83.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Mercer overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Mercer as a Associate according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 17%
Skills test: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Background check: 17%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Mercer (Toronto, ON)
Interview
Long process and long wait times. Interview had 2-3 rounds with a test. But the people were great and easy going. Overall positive outlook about the company. The written test was an excel work with a few easy questions
I took my interview during the pandemic. I had 4 rounds of interviews virtually. The questions were straightforward and not difficult at all.The process has changed where it is now in-person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to work for Mercer.
It is a four step interview process with a range of consultants of different tenure. The process is relatively average with a little slower turnaround time from recruiter. Heavy focus on behavioral questions with some questions on technical competence.