I applied to Mars & Co. through their online application, was accepted for a first round interview, and scheduled the first phone interview only to wait for a recruiter who never called me. I followed up later that day and asked if we could re-schedule because I was never called. The recruiter agreed, we confirmed my phone number for a second time, and again I was not called. A week later I received a rejection email. The interview process was unprofessional in my eyes despite my having reached out to the recruiter to convey my interest in rescheduling our conversation. I would not apply to Mars & Co. again after this experience.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Mars & Co (New York, NY) in Dec 2024
Interview
Fairly straightforward. 30 minute screening call followed by a 3 hour superday with cases and behavioral questions. The interviewers were all personable and on the younger side. There were no senior-level interviewers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at Mars as opposed to other strategy firms?
Behavioral interview. Questions asked: why consulting? why Mars & Co? Tell me about a time when... what are you looking for in your next role? The first step is a 20 minute screening call.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mars & Co (New York, NY) in Sep 2024
Interview
3 hour ‘Superday’ with 2 partners and an analyst. 2/3 were casing interviews. Was pretty good - not your typical framework case model sounded a bit made up on the spot was pretty good.