What is the hiring process like at Mars?

Flexibility and work/life balance. Some nice people

Feels like a cult. Those who are different, ask questions or don't agree with everything management say are made to feel they don't belong. I was actually told by my line manager not to challenge anything and just say 'yes' to whatever was asked - that way I would be perceived more positively by senior management. Unbelievably, she also informed the team that she had selected a particular new hire, not because he had the best experience or skills, but because it helped with the diversity stats. Sadly, he didn't last very long in the business. Lots of talk about diversity, but doesn't happen in practice. Opportunities for those who fit the mould (young, social, agreeable). Old boys club at senior management level.

Decent pay Great bonus typically Great benefits

Feels impossible to move up from the factory unless your favored or know someone. They push career progression throughout orientation but is rarely seen past that. Leadership makes good workers feel used. Very high turnover, Starting pay rises faster than raises for current associates Very big disconnect between the factory and office/upper management. They push Safety and quality hard on associates, but bend the rules all the time to push production. Reactive as opposed to proactive in terms of fixing stuff which makes it very stressful on factory workers who have to work around or fix stuff constantly. Recent abrupt schedule change that split up associates, the selection process for who got what allegedly had guidelines, but was very obviously twisted for certain people. There is no work life balance depending on where you go, if your on straight nights you never have energy in work let alone outside of it.

Plenty of opportunities for training to help with personal development

Interview process for promotion is odd.

The factory, the restroom and the canteen are very clean.

Let's be brutally honest: the R&D team at Raglan/Bathurst is a technical dumpster fire. This isn't a team of engineers or scientists; it's a collection of over-managed, under-skilled impostors who somehow missed the memo on basic scientific principles. The team is so incompetent that they miss simple scale-up calculations for transferring data from one type of extruder to another, and some of the team members struggle to answer the basic questions on the factory floor. Their incompetence isn't just a minor flaw; it's their defining feature. They can't troubleshoot their way out of a simple process issue, constantly begging the operators to do their thinking for them. Innovation? Forget it. They wouldn't know a new idea if it hit them in the face. The R&D managers/Scientists are the cherry on top of this crap sundae. They are micromanaging tyrants who would rather see a project fail than have an employee they can't control succeed. Point out a legitimate technical flaw? Congratulations, you've just made an enemy, and they will actively work to get you fired. They don't want talent; they want obedient, silent puppets. To any top talent with options: Do not join. This role is career suicide. They will force you to burn your annual leave over Christmas because they're that cheap and pathetic. If you are top talent in the job market, do not join this company three hours away from Sydney, located in the country side. The location is so remote that your social life will be severely impacted.

Alongside the great benefits at Mars, there is a strong culture of personal development. The ability to move around the business and learn new skills, is a great part of being with Mars. The people are great too, they make the difference. I've worked for Mars for nearly 28 years and it's helped me to achieve a lot in my life.

The recruitment process can be tough, but I guess that's how they get the best people.

A great marketing school with a strong entrepreneurial approach—if you're eager enough, you’ll get to know everything about the business. There’s approachability, tons of resources to learn and grow, and access to extensive category data & insights. People here share common values with the company, making it easy to find great colleagues who align with your interests. It’s also easy to move between departments and gain new experience and expertise, even without previous work experience in the field

Your experience here depends entirely on your line manager—it can be heaven or hell. A lot of power is given to them. If you're lucky and have a mature, values-driven LM, things will work out for you, even with some underperformance. But if you're unlucky and your LM is a bad leader, it’s better to find a new job or transfer to another department, even if you’re performing well. Your career path depends entirely on your LM’s approval. There’s no real protection for associates—LM2 doesn’t care, simply listens to LM1, and they often play favorites. Unfortunately, HR and the Ombudsman program don’t work as intended; they mostly protect the company from legal risks. After multiple transformations, there aren’t enough people to do the actual work. Associates are drowning in piles of unnecessary tasks that could easily be eliminated. There’s too much micromanagement due to poor leadership development and a lack of courage to stand up for what matters. Expertise is declining with the new generation of newcomers, and it’s now much easier to get hired than it was in the past.

Collaboration, mutuality, innovation, inclusive. This company stands behind their principles.

Interview process could lag but don’t get frustrated.

Strong global brand recognition and exposure to international corporate culture.

Extremely poor candidate communication. Congratulated me for reaching the final stage, then called hours later saying it was a mistake. No accountability or transparency in the process. Unclear recruitment funnel — invited candidates from various fields, but hired only for 3–4 finance/marketing/supply chain roles. Wasted time, energy, and trust.

A great marketing school with a strong entrepreneurial approach—if you're eager enough, you’ll get to know everything about the business. There’s approachability, tons of resources to learn and grow, and access to extensive category data & insights. People here share common values with the company, making it easy to find great colleagues who align with your interests. It’s also easy to move between departments and gain new experience and expertise, even without previous work experience in the field

Your experience here depends entirely on your line manager—it can be heaven or hell. A lot of power is given to them. If you're lucky and have a mature, values-driven LM, things will work out for you, even with some underperformance. But if you're unlucky and your LM is a bad leader, it’s better to find a new job or transfer to another department, even if you’re performing well. Your career path depends entirely on your LM’s approval. There’s no real protection for associates—LM2 doesn’t care, simply listens to LM1, and they often play favorites. Unfortunately, HR and the Ombudsman program don’t work as intended; they mostly protect the company from legal risks. After multiple transformations, there aren’t enough people to do the actual work. Associates are drowning in piles of unnecessary tasks that could easily be eliminated. There’s too much micromanagement due to poor leadership development and a lack of courage to stand up for what matters. Expertise is declining with the new generation of newcomers, and it’s now much easier to get hired than it was in the past.

Very stable company strong in the Market

Recruitment quite soft no dig dive into assessment prior