Mercadona Retail Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 146 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Mercadona.
Mercadona
Cashier
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
This was one of the worst interviews I've ever had. They don't insult you directly, but they greet you with a smile and then ask questions that make no sense. They use passive-aggressive interview techniques to see how you react, if you get angry or not. Most of the questions were about my personal life: my parents' and sister's jobs, why my sister isn't independent yet, if I have a partner and what they do. It feels like they're trying to recruit for NASA instead of a supermarket, they're like a cult. They asked if my parents were paying for my degree, and when I said yes and that I was grateful, they stared at me and in a cold, aggressive tone asked, 'Then why do you want to work?'. That's what I mean by passive-aggressive questions; maybe it doesn't seem like much in writing, but the tone is everything.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What is your parents' job?
- What is your sister's job?
- What are three qualities you consider essential for working anywhere?
Mercadona
Cashier
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
I sent my application online and a few days later, they called me for an in-person interview. The first interview was a group activity where being participatory is notable. The next one was individual, with questions about my availability, previous customer service experience, and teamwork. The atmosphere was quite cordial and professional. They explained the contract type and the job duties. At the end of the interview, they told me they would call me if I was selected.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Have you worked facing the public before?
Mercadona
Cashier
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Recruiter call
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
First, there's a group interview. You introduce yourself to everyone and then are given a challenge where you have to choose something and explain why. After making your personal choice, you need to reach a group agreement. If you pass the group interview, you'll be called for a personal interview to discuss your academic and professional experience further.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your academic background.
- What companies have you worked at before?
- What are some personal qualities you appreciate about yourself?
Mercadona Retail Associate Interview Questions
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“Is it better to have a car or a driver's license?”
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Read reports →“If you were in a plane crash, what items would you grab?”
Read reports →“Which profession would you throw out of a hot air balloon?”
Read reports →“Imagine you're stranded in a desert; what items from a given list would you choose to take?”
Read report →“What 5 objects would you choose from a list provided if you were on a plane crashing in the desert? Justify your answer.”
Read report →“What 5 objects would you take to the desert (in the case presented to you)?”
Read report →“What would you do if a plane crashed in a certain location, something like that?”
Read report →“Group exercise: A plane crashes in the desert. Which 5 objects do you choose and why?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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