Mercer Management Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 67 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Mercer.
Mercer
Consulting Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
First, I had a HireVue, which asked typical questions like 'why Mercer' and 'tell me about a time'. After that, I had three interviews back to back, all of which were behavioral. They were very friendly and conversational. They asked about my experiences and left time for my questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why Mercer?
- Tell me about a time you demonstrated a relevant skill.
Mercer
Consulting Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process with Mercer was a really good one. There were actually quite a few interviews, about 5 if you include the initial recruiter screening, but it felt like they genuinely wanted to get to know me and my capabilities instead of just grilling me. I felt a good connection with everyone I spoke with and genuinely enjoyed getting to know them. I submitted my application in mid-January, and a couple of weeks later, I had my screening followed by the main interviews. I received an offer in mid-March, which was about 1.5 to 2 weeks after my final interview.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What draws you to Mercer and the consulting field?
- Could you share an example of a past project you're proud of?
Mercer
Consulting Analyst
Entry Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and then got a surprise call from a team member asking if I could do a phone interview right then. Red flag, but I did it. A month later, I got another call from the same person inviting me for a 3-hour panel interview with an Excel test. Most of the team was cool, but the last two senior associates were rude and made inappropriate comments about politics, race, and social issues, calling younger people "snowflakes". It made me very uncomfortable, so I'm glad I didn't take the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself? And why are you interested in Mercer?
- Why did you apply to Mercer?
Mercer Management Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Mercer interview reports.
“Can you provide a case study on how to improve profit margins for an Australian airline?”
Read reports →“If you couldn't finish a project on time, would you submit what you had done or ask the client for more time?”
Read reports →“What specific qualities or aspects of Mercer stood out to you?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you presented incorrect information to clients?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you weren't able to finish a project before a deadline? Would you turn in as much work as you finished or ask the client for an extension?”
Read report →“What would be your approach if your principal assigned you a critical task due the next day, given your current heavy workload and other deadlines?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you disagreed with someone and had to persuade them to adopt your viewpoint.”
Read report →“What criteria do you use when deciding where to apply for jobs?”
Read report →“Could you explain why you are interested in Mercer and what you know about the company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 67 Mercer interview reports.