Mastercard Consultant interview experience

I had an initial recruiter screening after applying, then multiple online rounds with structured questions and a case discussion that let me show how I approach problems. The final stage was with a VP and the hiring manager, and before that I had to complete an unpaid assignment that took about two weeks to deliver.

Even though the final live interview itself went well—positive feedback and discussion of availability—I never heard back. I waited longer than expected, followed up after the timeline I’d been given, and only then received a brief rejection email. The reason was framed as a lack