The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Shell in Apr 2008
Interview
Interviewed as an experienced hire, I got the interview through a recruiting agency. First phone interview with hiring manager, went through previous experience and some behavioral questions. Good connection, he ended the conversation giving me some tips for the next round.
2nd round I was flown into The Hague and participated in an individual assessment which consisted of a case scenario which I had 2 hours to prepare and a presentation of 10 mins based on a general business strategic recommendation. Next was another phone interview (in the office) with HR, again mainly behavioral.
I was exhausted after an entire day interviewing, doing the assessment, etc but worthwhile.
I had applied as a graduate earlier and found the recruiting process for experienced hires much more logical as you're basically assessed as an individual competing for a specific role, not one in a bunch.
Advice is document yourself extensively on Shell and on the hard and soft skills required and map them to your previous experience, in detail.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The 10 mins allowed for the presentation seemed very short!
Case Study be prepared to answer questions on the spot be well prepared with the case study before hand do spend more than 90 minutes preparing before the interview. Overall if you know your stuff you will be just fine.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Shell in May 2024
Interview
The case study was an extensive deep dive into multiple companies, analyzing their strategies, operations, and outcomes in detail. Each section presented unique challenges, from interpreting complex data to understanding diverse business models. Despite the effort it demanded—hours of research, critical thinking, and problem-solving—the process was incredibly rewarding. It not only expanded my knowledge but also sharpened my analytical skills and provided valuable insights into industry practices. By the end of it, the sense of accomplishment made every difficult moment worthwhile.
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Question 1
If you decide to pick this company for the study why?
Only three of four questions asked, all of which very common in interviews. Interviewer was nice so made the experience comfortable. Overall a neutral experience but made me realise nothing special about the scheme
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about how you handled a stressful situation with a client Why Shell
