I applied online. I interviewed at McDonald's (Halifax, England) in Feb 2026
Interview
Online motivation questions, CV and in person interview asking you to speak to customers on the floor. Then a 1 on 1 interview with the manager of the store. Primary thing is to be flexible with your availability as this is what they value most. The real interview starts when you train after being hired.
The interview process for a McDonald’s Crew Member position was straightforward, friendly, and focused on basic customer service and teamwork skills. The Hiring Manager asked simple questions about availability, previous experience, reliability, and handling customer interactions. The interview was welcoming, entry-level, and designed to assess attitude and willingness to learn.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you have working in a team environment?
Questions were simple and based on your own personality. They want to know what you are like and if you can adapt to a fast paced environment. It is a two staged process and you may be required to do a trial shift.
A group interview setting. Very casual, and involved discussing things in a group. You partake in icebreakers, and some roleplay relevant to the workplace. They take note of who is speaking the most confidently and leading tasks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Tell me about a time you worked in a group and someone didn't cooperate. How did you handle it?"