Shell Interview Questions

Application

I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Shell (Paris (France)) in June-2016.

Interview

J'ai été contactée par un cabinet de recrutement et dès le lendemain j'étais convoquée pour un entretien.
Les deux entretiens se sont déroulés en face à face.
Le processus d'embauche a été rapide.

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Shell (Libreville (Gabon)) in April-2016.

Interview

1. L’accueil,

2. La présentation du candidat, et des membres du jury

3. La présentation de l’entreprise qui recrute ainsi que du poste,

4. Echanges autour de l’expérience du candidat,

5. Conclusion et fin de l’entretien.

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Application

I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Shell in March-2017.

Interview

The Interview was very difficult and at times very confusing due to three people asking different questions and expecting the answer at the same time. Overall a very long process and no proper response at times by the recruiters

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Application

I applied online. I interviewed at Shell in September-2016.

Interview

I applied online and got a phone interview. The online test included behavior questions and mathematical questions. Phone interview were mostly behavior questions. I didn't pass the first phone interview but I heard that there will be a second interview if you pass.

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Application

I applied online. The process took 6+ months. I interviewed at Shell (Houston, TX (US)).

Interview

Face to face with the manager. Followed by the scenario interview with HR person. Fun process if you don't make too much fuss about it. Interview was for the job that I knew I could handle and for the team that I knew before. I had an advantage of years of experience.

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Application

The process took 3+ months. I interviewed at Shell (New Orleans, LA (US)) in February-2013.

Interview

1) The first step to the Shell interview process is the online application. In this you include your resume. Candidates are screened based on GPA and work experience. If the minimum criteria is met you are invited to an online assessment.
2) Next step is the online assessment. This is of two parts designed to familiarize you with the company and screen out more candidates at the same time. Both are online, of which one is a timed quantitative reasoning test. Remember that applications are not limited to just the results of the online assessment. If you do poorly but still have an impressive profile, you may still be called for a phone interview.
3) During the phone interview your ability to answer behavioral questions in a descriptive systematic manner is evaluated. Questions are all read from a paper so as to maintain uniformity between all candidates. This phone interview can be very lengthy, mine took 2 hours and my interviewer was careful to write my responses down as I conveyed them. One added challenge during my phone interview was that the interviewer is from a country different than mine and discipline different than mine. This tests ability to communicate to a person from a different background.
4) Final step of interview is the SRD (Shell Recruitment Day) which is a two day affair. Usually if you have made it that far it means that they want to hire you, and are looking for evidence that they should do so. During the first day you are taken out to dinner with some young professionals who are able to answer all your questions about the company and give you tips for your interview. Also you sit with your recruitment coordinator and play some informal games to get to know you better. The next day is a 8 am - 5 pm round of interviewing. Several tests to assess you as a person, and how you interact under pressure, as well as with others. The SRD is not something you can practice for believe me I tried. Just be yourself and make sure to speak up.
5) Offer stage: Finally if you clear the interview process the recruitment coordinators try to match you up with the job type, and location that you want. This can take time and there are multiple discussions with asset managers before an offer is made. It is important to speak up if you have individual needs or concerns, and provisions will be made on a case by case basis.

The process takes time from start to finish it took me 3.5 months to the time I had my offer. From discussions with my HR person, I found that this was much longer than the norm. Many other posts have discussed the SRD in detail, which helped calm my nerves during my interview as I knew what I was getting into. I encourage all to apply for Shell, and wish you luck!

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Negotiation

No negotiation

Application

I interviewed at Shell (Houston, TX (US)) in January-2013.

Interview

smooth and nice, but it will be ok for HR to ask you several normal questions. And the manager is pretty professional. I'm happy about the group members, most team members are friendly. Anyway, this is really a big company, and you will learn a lot from all kinds of situations.

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Application

I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Shell in May-2008.

Interview

I was initially contacted by a headhunter (on retainer) for the role. I had an initial in-person interview with the headhunter and then went on site for a 1:1 interview with the hiring manager. That same day I also had 3 interviews with the my would-be peers.

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took a week. I interviewed at Shell (Houston, TX (US)) in February-2008.

Interview

heard about role, applied thru portal, nothing happened for weeks, then got call for interview. I was working on contract for the company. Do your research, find out what you can about the interviewers and company culture, etc. Use LinkedIn to talk with someone in the company. Great place to work!

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Reasons for Declining

Another offer in different industry - looking to broaden my base

Application

I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Shell (Indianapolis, IN (US)) in May-2013.

Interview

It was an easy interview for a summer job. The interview is easy. Nothing extra hard. I went there and the manager called me into his office and asked me basic questions. He told me about the responsibilities and skills required to do the job well. It was fairly easy interview process. I was out of there with an offer under 30 minutes.

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