<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>What do Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, </span><em><span>Today Extra</span></em><span>'s Sylvia Jeffreys, and Paralympic gold medallist Tristan Knowles have in common?</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They all started their careers at Macca's, as have 1.6 million other Australians.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>That's about one in every 12 Aussies and according to recruiters, many businesses specifically want to hire Aussies with experience at Macca's.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/porepunkah-victoria-police-shooting-live-updates-latest-news-headlines-august-28/f7468db3-e8b6-45b9-92b0-16de670d2c26" target="_blank"><strong><span>Hunt for accused cop killer enters third day</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>New research commissioned by the restaurant chain itself claims almost 90 per cent of recruiters agree working under the golden arches sets Aussie up for success.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Another 80 per cent said skills workers learn on the job – like teamwork, communication, and customer service – are transferable to any workplace.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>We asked recruiters not associated with the Macca's survey if they agreed that experience in the service industry is a key indicator.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/mcdonalds-businesses-want-to-hire-australians-with-maccas-experience/c174958e-2e35-4f29-83cd-9e992837ee00" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Chief executive Asia Pacific of Hays, Matthew Dickason, told 9news that data and direct experience from Hays staff supports Macca's claims.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Our head of delivery's daughter has worked at McDonald's for four years, and the resilience she's developed dealing with the public has been remarkable," he told 9news.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"When you can handle a frustrated adult berating you over a broken ice cream machine at 15 years old, you develop exceptional emotional intelligence and professional composure that translates directly to client-facing roles and navigating modern work environments."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/porepunkah-shooting-updates-manhunt-for-accused-gunman-dezi-freeman-enters-third-day/c1ad8829-6fe9-4de8-aa8a-24f0a62dc1bd" target="_blank"><strong><span>Accused gunman could hide in bush 'for months', expert says, as police battle bad weather on third day of manhunt</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="styles__Wrapper-sc-2o34ro-0 cmwkBV"><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><a href="/content/2024/12/12/10/25/top-10-most-in-demand-jobs-for-2025-and-beyond"><img alt="Most in demand jobs lead" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 636px, (min-width: 768px) 396px, 100vw" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/bRPZNe0K6KjBt2bXA-E33sj9KrA=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F886a1819-4c0d-44f1-af7a-209d9779d498" srcset="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/bRPZNe0K6KjBt2bXA-E33sj9KrA=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F886a1819-4c0d-44f1-af7a-209d9779d498 396w, https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/NGdSUd6nygTwczF3r52S99ETvEI=/636x358/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F886a1819-4c0d-44f1-af7a-209d9779d498 636w"/></a></div><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><div class="styles__Headline-sc-2o34ro-4 hpbOlz">The 10 most in-demand jobs for 2025</div><div class="styles__Button-sc-2o34ro-1 eBjlmW"><a class="styles__ButtonLink-sc-2o34ro-2 hqpklJ" href="/content/2024/12/12/10/25/top-10-most-in-demand-jobs-for-2025-and-beyond">View Gallery</a></div></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Hays Skills Report shows that 50 per cent of Australian employers now plan to hire people with entirely new skill sets and 92 per cent are focused on upskilling staff.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>That shift, in response to ongoing skills shortages, means transferrable skills picked up on the job at Macca's may be more attractive than ever.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The key insight for employers is not to dismiss any service industry experience," Dickason said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Senior director at Robert Walters Melbourne Rose Guise agreed that employers in almost every sector want to hire candidates who can handle pressure, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"And those are exactly the qualities that McDonald's employees develop," she told 9news.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>While recruiters at Robert Walters "don't specifically seek out candidates" with Macca's experience, Guise confirmed it's looked upon favourably even when compared to other fast food jobs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"McDonald's has one of the strongest reputations due to its global consistency and structured training model," Guise said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Other places like KFC, Domino's, or Subway still reflect well, but they don't always carry the same instant credibility."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/christian-college-geelong-bus-crash-school-mourns-year-7-student-milla-killeen-killed/fc8cbf1b-8144-4089-97b7-f0f3f96d9a8a" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>School mourns 'talented' year 7 student killed in bus crash</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Associate director at Robert Half, Emma Sestic, said how useful having Macca's experience on your CV is will also depend on the role and industry you're applying for.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It can be great for entry-level roles in business support and customer service but not all employers view it as directly relevant.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"In more technical or specialised fields like finance or IT, employers mostly prioritise industry-specific experience over general soft skills," she told 9news .</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Still, it can show strong work ethic and adaptability."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>So while there are some caveats, it looks like working at McDonald's really can set Australians up for great careers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>That may come as no surprise to the millions of Aussies who have worked at Macca's.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than nine in 10 alumni surveyed by McDonald's believe working there sets people up for success.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Eight in 10 parents also believe it's a great place to have your first job.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Brad McMullen started working at a Macca's restaurant on the NSW central coast when he was just 15 and is still with the company years later, now as McDonald's Australia chief restaurant officer.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The training I got from that first time in the restaurant, all those sorts of fundamental skills, they set you up for business," he told 9news.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/fatal-stabbing-at-sydney-bus-station/89f88552-981c-4292-af68-dcece574f56f" target="_blank"><strong><span>Teenager stabbed to death at Sydney bus terminal in 'callous, vicious' attack</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>McMullen even attended Hamburger University, which he confirmed is a real thing.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Available in eight countries around the world, Hamburger University is where prospective McDonald's restaurant managers receive their training.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's just one of the employee training avenues McDonald's spends more than $60 million on every year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We take our responsibility as one of the biggest employers of young people in Australia really seriously, and we're really proud of that," McMullen said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 100,000 Aussies currently work at McDonalds, 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