I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Shell in Dec 2011
Interview
Typical competency questions for first 40 minutes but there were a lot of further questions probing quite deeply on each example so that I only got to talk about 2 or 3 of my experiences. For the last 20 minutes, I was given a choice of 4 topics to discuss. The one I chose was the role of social responsibility for a large international company such as Shell. Another was how to hire and retain high-calibre people in the company. One was about the usefulness of virtual teams.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time something was not going to plan and you had to change your approach
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Shell (Calgary, AB) in Sep 2011
Interview
Had a 3-hour interview with manager & HR. It revolved around the information my resume + behavioural questions. Pretty elaborate, I would say. Interview was held in a very professional manner, both HR & manager took lots of notes. Prior to an interview had to sign-off background check release for the verification of education, employment history & references and for criminal record check, and also was requested to provide two copies of ID. Got an offer with sign-off bonus. With an offer I received new forms for background check, a separate form for drug test, and a request to provide copy of the degree certificate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You are a CEO. There is a press-conference, related to an accident, involving your equipment. One of the journalists stated that your company buys cheap parts and makes profit by saving on safety. Your response? Note that the response will be translated on TV.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Shell in Sep 2011
Interview
The interview process was easy. The application process was completed through the internet.
The company responded fast when there was a difficulty in booking for an interview slot.
The interview process consist of a phone interview, and then the shell recruitment day if you pass the phone interview.
Be prepared.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Say two things that your peers have commended you on.