I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Mastercard (Johannesburg) in Mar 2026
Interview
The process involved multiple stages, including initial screening, technical assessment, and a final-round interview with senior managers. It was structured, challenging, and gave insight into Mastercard’s work culture. However, there was no follow-up after the final round, which left candidates uncertain.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mastercard (Lissabon, Lissabon) in Jan 2024
Interview
The interview consisted of a video interview which contained three questions with three minutes to practice and two minutes to record the answer. You could re-record the answers if needed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why this position? Tell us about a time you failed and how you managed the situation? Tell us about your qualities and how you think they are useful for this position.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Mastercard in Dec 2021
Interview
The first step is an online application: you are asked to submit your CV and a cover letter.
The next step was a Video Interview with the recruitment manager: this was done over zoom. And this is as far as I got.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself
What are you passionate about?
Why Mastercard?
How do you approach problem-solving?
How do you handle conflict?