Hiring managers believe they have an edge when it comes to skills
Hiring managers have put their stamp of approval to employees who used to work for McDonald's Canada, according to a recent survey, with more than one-third saying they would select the applicant with an experience with the food chain when asked to choose between two similar CVs.
The findings were from Weber Shandwick that surveyed 104 Canadian hiring managers towards their perception when it comes to employees from McDonald's Canada.
According to the survey, 89% agreed that McDonald's restaurant experience shows applicants can work well as part of a team, while 82% believe experience from the food chain can still be applied to other industries beyond food and beverage.
In addition, 77% of the hiring managers who were surveyed said the food chain's restaurant experience demonstrates applicants have soft skills, which include people skills, communication skills, listening skills, time management, as well as empathy.
"At McDonald's Canada, we ensure teams at all levels of the business have access to opportunities that offer valuable work experience and enable the development of important transferable skills that will serve them in their acting role and beyond," said Erin Moore, National Director Human Resources, McDonald's Canada, in a statement.
"Whether you have years of experience on your resume or you're ready to break into your first job, there's a crew for you."
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McDonald's Canada currently has over 20,000 vacancies across all its franchises in the country - with the available roles open to flexible work schedules for youth applicants and students seeking work-life balance.
Vacancies are also open to underrepresented groups, including people of colour, people with disabilities, as well as members of the LGBTQ+, as the company targets a 45% increase in women representation by the end of 2025. In the same period, the food chain is also aiming to hike representation for people from underrepresented groups in leadership roles.
"A diverse workforce is critical to the success of McDonald's and our independent franchisees. We are committed to representing and celebrating the diversity of our Canadian communities, and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging," said Simone Alleyne, Senior Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Culture and Change at McDonald's Canada.
"We want to be one of Canada's favourite employers, no matter what your role is with us. It's McDonald's continued priority to create and offer a work experience that welcomes who you are and helps you succeed."