Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Shell as 33.3% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Graduate Program and Operation Support rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Graduate Program and Operation Support roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Shell takes an average of 30 days when considering 3 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Materials and Corrosion Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Materials and Corrosion Engineer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
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1. complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter.
2. Shell sent me a competency based questionnaire.
3. after the competency questionnaire, Shell sent me a cognitive test, which is comprised by a decision making task and a problem solving task.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The most difficult part for me is the problem solving task. They are actually very tough numerical test.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Shell (Chennai) in Jul 2010
Interview
Telephonic Interview followed by a Technical Interview with the Manager in Shell Office and finally an Interview with the HR to discuss salary. Later a letter is sent making the job offer which could possibly be further negotiated.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Shell (San Jose, CA) in May 2014
Interview
Apply online and got a called for an in person interview. Receive a call the next day and got the job. The manage is pretty laid back and did not ask any tricky questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
None, expect to answer, what is good customer service and why should we hire you.