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McDonald's

Crew member Review

at McDonald's

Work Experience

Hospitality Management

Leicester

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.2/5 - Overview of the Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
McDonald's offers a friendly work environment! You don't need to worry too much that you won't do anything, the training will be provided! Each job position will provide you with corresponding training! Very flexible working hours. You can also try delicious McDonald's food during your break!
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
9 out of 10. You will not feel too much pressure, because every post is carried out in an orderly manner! In addition to feeling a steady stream of customer orders during busy times, this time may feel stress and physical exhaustion! friendly working environment makes you happy at work
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Good. McDonald's will provide an app website so that you can clearly see your work schedule! If there is any news, it will be released on the designated app, and you can clearly see like the launch of McDonald's new products, football clubs, employee gatherings and so on.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
Lots. The customer service learned at McDonald's can be used in many industries! For example, front desk, shop, bar staff and more! As an international company, They allows you to meet colleagues from all over the world, which will help you diversify the workplace culture in the future time.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
No, not at all. You can have this totally free. They care so much about their employees' work experience! You don't need to pay for all the experience they provide, free training and guidance, and free work app to use. They built the friendly place for you to learn.

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
spirit of teamwork! Because it's a team job! In addition to that, there is customer service, always serving customers with a positive attitude and caring about what they need! Communication with colleagues is also an important link. Working with people from different backgrounds requires respect for colleagues and cultures

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
Things move quickly at McDonald's, they serving customers delicious food or helping people to build their futures. They promote flexibility, opportunity, equality and development. McDonald's employees come from all walks of life, but share a common approach: it is positivity attitude. They want you to enjoy your work.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
They have a work app where you can contact your colleagues if you need to change your working hours or ask something ! Or if another employee is temporarily unable to go to work, he can post on the platform to ask if there are colleagues who are willing to cover

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Their company has a friendly working environment and the colleagues are very friendly! They provide training and there is no need to worry that you will not be qualified for your position! Very flexible working hours, this is suitable for students, mothers and others who need more flexible working hours
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Have a heart to actively serve customers! Before you apply, you need to be determined and willing to learn the skills you need to be able to work in a fast-paced work environment! Confidence makes you shine in interviews as well. Work hard and do your best to this job
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