Marketing Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Mercer with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Marketing Assistant roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Mercer overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Mercer as a Marketing Assistant according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 33%
Phone interview: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Background check: 17%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Mercer (Shanghai, Shanghai) in Mar 2014
Interview
The whole process concludes three parts. Filled in the online application first( answer some basic questions and your resume), then you will have a telephone interview and then a face to face interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you are interested in our company? How do you think about marketing? Describe one of your proudest leadership experience.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mercer (Des Moines, IA) in Jun 2015
Interview
Had an internal referral that helped get me in. A recruiter called me within a few days of applying and then had an in person interview a week later. A week went by without any contact and after reaching out to the recruiter, I was informed they decided to hire internally for the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time when I faced a challenge with coworkers and how I dealt with it.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Mercer (London, England)
Interview
There is normally a screening call to understand your profile and experience. First round is with one or two seniors who are part of the team. Read the Job description and substantiate how you are a good candidate for the role.
Second round is with a senior manager or the likes to understand in detail about what they expect from you, can be a discussion and you'll be asked competency questions regarding situations faced etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you think Attention to detail can be learnt or is it a natural trait?
What can you bring to this role?