Senior Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Mercer with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 88% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Associate roles take an average of 44 days to get hired, when considering 8 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 Senior Associate according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 23%
One on one interview: 18%
Group panel interview: 14%
Skills test: 9%
Presentation: 9%
Drug test: 9%
Phone interview: 9%
Personality test: 5%
Other: 5%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Mercer
Interview
Competitive resume selection (must include cover letter with application); two first round 30-minute interviews, one fit and one case; approximately 1/3 of first round interviews make second rounds, which are in office and consist of five 45-minute interviews (2 fit, 2 case, 1 report walkthrough). Note that the case interviews are generally more closely aligned with strategy rather than human capital, or they are a combination.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the second round cases is technical / quantitative and can be difficult, though it varies by interviewer. One case consisted of needing to walk through the definition of economic profit and apply it to a business situation. Another had to do with equity vehicles and when one might be used compared to another.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mercer
Interview
Fairly straight forward interview. 1st round was with the HR recruiter who asked some basic info about me and what I was hoping for in the new job. 2nd round was with the people manager, who talked more in-depth about the area of work. 3rd round was with individuals who were on the team.
Excel analytical test, looking at analytical and Excel formula skills, then multiple unstructured interviews with various members of the leadership team discussing relevant experience, qualifications, fit, expectations, culture, and career progression
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you think makes you a good fit for this job
I applied online. I interviewed at Mercer (Toronto, ON) in Jan 2020
Interview
Initial 30-min phone screen scheduled just a week after I applied online (without a referral). Interviewer was very friendly and helpful in describing the role and specific needs of the team.