Summer Internship Program applicants have rated the interview process at Mastercard with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Summer Internship Program roles take an average of 40 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Mastercard overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Mastercard as a Summer Internship Program according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 18%
Group panel interview: 18%
Personality test: 18%
One on one interview: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Skills test: 9%
Drug test: 9%
Presentation: 9%
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Submitted my application through Mastercard's website (October 2020). Later on I was invited for online tests and did a video interview. Shortly after, I received an email saying that I was shortlisted from the major group and was being considered for the Assessment Center. After that (December 2020), all communications went silent and simply received an email in April 2021 informing me that I wasn't selected
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Mastercard (Johannesburg) in Mar 2026
Interview
The process involved multiple stages, including initial screening, technical assessment, and a final-round interview with senior managers. It was structured, challenging, and gave insight into Mastercard’s work culture. However, there was no follow-up after the final round, which left candidates uncertain.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mastercard (Lisbon, Lisbon District) in Jan 2024
Interview
The interview consisted of a video interview which contained three questions with three minutes to practice and two minutes to record the answer. You could re-record the answers if needed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why this position? Tell us about a time you failed and how you managed the situation? Tell us about your qualities and how you think they are useful for this position.
Recruiting day svolto in sede che inizia con una presentazione dell'azienda e poi due fasi, una di gruppo ed una individuale con diversi seniors. Nel complesso un esperienza molto positiva.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Se potessi scegliere qualcosa o qualcuno nel quale o in cui ti rivedi, cosa o chi sceglieresti?
Creare una presentazione powerpoint per un business development.
Mercato annuale di pannolini in Italia.