Application Process & Interviews at Shell

It was rigorous but I feel accomplished knowing I made it through the process successfully. The process itself was great - I liked the case study. I also respected the time HR took to provide me with constructive feedback.

I enjoyed the interview process. The games were unique to the company and didn't seem like they were trying to catch us out. Following this I found the Case Study a good challenge where everyone can answer in their own way without stress of missing the 'correct answer'.

It was an enjoyable experience and not drawn out too long.

I went through the intern process which I think suited me better than the general graduate recruitment assessment centre which sounds very tough.

Rigorous, behavioural assessment, psych assessment, academic achievement required, industry experience highly valued.

I thought the shell recruitment day was rather intense compared to other Australian graduate recruitment I have been through

I got hired through an internship process which is not as gruelling as the graduate recruitment process.

1 x extensive phone interview then 3 month internship. I believe this process has sinced changed

The interview process for an internship was relatively easy - a simple online survey and phone interview. The assessment for a graduate position during the internship was more rigorous and challenging, with a heavy focus on performance.

Online tests, phone interview, recruitment day.

Phone interview with someone from outside of your technical area. After successful phone interview, an assessment centre was held and offers followed from there.

I got hired through an internship process which is not as gruelling as the graduate recruitment process.

Rigorous, behavorial assessment, psych assessment, academic achievement required, industry experience highly valued.

Customised online screening to phone interview+internship or online screening+recruitment day. Success here will rely on having explored your strengths not only academically but also in "extra curricular" activities. This can be anything - a couple of selling points I used were my involvement in Australian Army Cadets and how I had grown a truly global network in hospitality and competed/trained with the best on the planet in cocktail competitions.

A number of processes that you need to go through including phone interview, face to face interview, grad recruitment day

very difficult thorough process

I thought the shell recruitment day was rather intense compared to other australian graduate recruitment I have been through

First complete online assessment, then phone interview, then full day assessment centre. very intense day.

Internship process requires an online application and a phone interview. The three month internship was assessed and if yuo are successful you are offered a graduate position.

I went through the intern process which I think suited me better than the general grad recruitment which sounds very tough

Why do you want to work for Shell?

I was given a case study and asked questions about that. This was the final stage. Prior to this, I can't remember the questions I was asked.

Typical STAR questions. Case Study.

Questions to assess my capacity.

Talk about the importance of cultural differences.

The standard STAR questions.

General behavioural questions, focussing on capacity, achievements and relationships.

Various questions on how I would behave in various group based and high stress situations. Questions about significant personal achievements and why. Open ended case study questions from a business management perspective.

Research STAR questions which was a framework used.

Can't recall phone interview. 3 month internship was quite an intense assessment, however this prepared me very well for day 1 at the company

Questions around role playing as a manager in R&D department and the decisions I would make in terms of cost, schedule, and performance.

Technical project discussion, information prioritisation asessment, group assessment.

Broader range questioning including commercial aspects of business rather than purely technical.

The standard STAR questions.

Various questions on how I would behave in various group based and high stress situations. Questions about significant personal achievements and why Open ended case study questions from a business management perspective

Questions to assess my capacity

generic grad recruitment questions

Ask google' - it was 2.5 Years ago when I did mine =)

General behavioural questions, focussing on Capacit, achievements and relationships

Talk about the importance of cultural differences

Take the time to read up about the company, extra knowledge never hurts. It is a controversial industry, understand if and why you wish to join and convey this to the interviewers.

Ensure your CV is up to date and doesn't have spelling errors, seek advice on your CV layout to ensure it is well read and looks nice, write a cover letter that specifically relates to the company you are applying for, do some background research on the company and understand why you want to work there i.e., is it because of the green projects they are doing? Why are you interested in this? Reflect on situations you have been in that can be used as examples to answer questions i.e., team projects at university where you may have had to manage a group. When you get the case study, make sure you read it in depth and do some minor research on things you may not understand i.e., what is drilling? Don't dwell on the details of the case study - they don't expect you to be an expert offshore oil platform engineer, just trust the knowledge and common sense you already have.

Try and speak to someone who works at Shell.

Read through whatever information you can find on Shell Recruitment Day and be confident on that day itself. Bear in mind that interviewers are there to give points/reasons to hire you rather than points/reasons not to hire you.

Be yourself. Read up about the company culture. Often that can be the clincher between a candidate that makes it or doesn't.

Be confident and be willing to talk about an issue for a while. Know what Shell wants in a person.

Be yourself, it's alright to be nervous everyone is, enjoy the experience

Research the company, their culture and their projects

Start following and understanding industry related news, trends, and developments. Focus on more than academic achievement if you are already strong in this category, otherwise, make sure they are up to scratch. Get involved in activities outside of university where you have a chance to develop your own communication and leadership skills - particularly in situations requiring a high level of creative thinking.

Practice psychometric testing, prepare responses to generic graduate recruitment questions. Prepare examples from experiences for generic scenarios.

Do your research on the company, and if you can then engage with someone prior to interview who already works at the company.

Be yourself, try to embrace as much life experience as possible before applying for the role. It doesn't matter what knowledge you have of the industry, what is most important is coming in with the right mindset, openness to diversity and willingness to learn.

The usual: talk to people from the company, get to know the company values and culture; learn the assessment criteria and build the company jargon/language into your examples. Don't be afraid to attribute success to yourself rather than a team. Ability to work in a team will be evident from your group achievements but really concentrate on what 'YOU' contributed and why that added value.

Do you research on the company, and if you can then engage with someone prior to interview who already works at the company

For an internship interview, prepare a few different examples that highlight your strengths and growth areas. For the graduate assessment during an interview, work hard and ask as many questions to as many people as possible.

Get the highest grades possible. Understand the commercial reality of the industry. The company does not just want the best technical graduates. Instead, they hire graduates that understand that the company works in a competitive market environment with real environmental/political influences.

Be yourself. Read up about the company culture. Often that can be the clincher between a candidate that makes it or doesn't; the interviewer just feels like they won't fit in.

Start following and understanding industry related news, trends, and developments Focus on more than academic achievement if you are already strong in this category, otherwise, make sure they are up to scratch Get involved in activities outside of university where you have a chance to develop your own communication and leadership skills - particularly in situations requiring a high level of creative thinking

The usual: talk to people from the company, get to know the company values and culture, learn the assessment criteria and build the company jargon/language into your examples. Don't be afraid to attribute success to yourself rather than a team. Abilitiy to work in a team will be evident from your group achievements but really concentrate on what _YOU_ contributed and why that added value.

Be yourself, its alright to be nervous everyone is! enjoy the experience