I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Mercer in Mar 2013
Interview
Several rounds of interviews, soft-ball questions. First with the adimn manager, she is very nice, then with the team, lots of people. Didn't seem that they were very interested or prepared for the interview, mostly a meet and greet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your strengths and weaknesses, what was your biggest challenge at your last position, are you organized
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mercer (Southfield, MI) in Aug 2019
Interview
Started with a recorded video interview on a phone app. Was then requested for a face to face interview approximately 2 weeks later. Interview was very nice, consisted of discussing my background, what the position entailed, and what the company does. Heard back within 2 weeks with a decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where a project was not successful.
I applied online. I interviewed at Mercer (Croydon, England) in Jun 2016
Interview
Applied via website, Got a phone call and have brief discussion as to why I applied for the role. Arranged interview and was all good at interview had a test. After a couple of weeks requested feedback received nothing. They did not bother to let me know if I was declined or not. Which I thought was rude considering the kind of company that it is, was not impressed at all.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work in pension?
What do you know about Mercer?
Tell me about yourself?
Tell me about a time you have to provide excellent customer service?
Tell me about a time you had to work under pressure
How would your manager describe you
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Mercer (Minneapolis, MN) in Feb 2016
Interview
Initial telephone interview with HR. Next phase was a telephone interview with a peer who worked remotely. The third level of interview was onsite with multiple half hour interviews with one or a team of two people. The final interview stage was a telephone interview with a team member who as unavailable for the in-person interview. All the interviews were pleasant, professional, and conversational.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my work experience and how it related to the position especially about accuracy and teamwork. The also asked about situations where I had and hadn't been successful and how I handled it. Questions included what are your strengths and weaknesses. Another was how do you deal prioritizing the workload of multiple bosses.There were also specific questions about software skills.