Human Resources Graduate applicants have rated the interview process at Shell with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Human Resources Graduate roles take an average of 90 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Shell overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Shell as a Human Resources Graduate according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
IQ intelligence test: 13%
Presentation: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
Personality test: 13%
Group panel interview: 13%
Background check: 13%
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I applied online. The process took 10 months. I interviewed at Shell (London, England) in Feb 2015
Interview
Very taxing interview process but made me want the role more.
This is the order:
- E-Tray exercise
- Group Discussion
Had 25 minutes to discuss a complex situation and come up with an answer.
- Self-reflection interview
This was very challenging. Make sure you can self-reflect and practice with examples before the day.
- Presentation
Given 20 minutes to look over a lot of information. Create a 5 minute presentation answering the questions. Then 35 minutes of probing questions about my answer.
- Competency Based Interview
Standard competency questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you applied a different approach when talking to people? Tell me about a time when you did this.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Shell (London, England)
Interview
I applied Online and went through a number of psychometric tests.
Once I had passed those I attended a telephone interview where they asked me competency based questions. Prepare well for these are try and use examples from work experience.
The I attended a F2F graduate recruitment day which last the whole day. There were various forms of assessment such as 1-2-1, group exercise, presentation and in tray exercise.
However I know that in late 2017 they changed the process, it is now more virtual and they make use of Skype and recorded video for graduates now.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example of a time when you have had to collaborate
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Shell (London, England) in Jun 2016
Interview
Application submission, online testing, phone interview, assessment centre. The whole process lasted approximately 3 months. Online tests where numerical, situational judgement and I think a verbal one as well (But I don't remember for sure)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Tell me about a time when you didn't meet a deadline
- Tell me about a time you considered one's cultural differences in your approach
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Shell (London, England) in Mar 2016
Interview
The entire process took me more than 4 months. The interviewer called from the Netherlands. The interviewer was very nice and friendly, the atmosphere is very relaxing just like having a chat with a friend. The questions were not vey hard, but you need to prepare for them.
1. Online application —— CV & Motivation
2. Online Situational Judgement Test & Numerical Reasoning Test
3. Telephone Interview
4. Final Assessment Center
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Your best achievement
2. A time that you dealt with team conflict
3. How do you network with people you newly meet?
4. A time that you have to be cultural sensitive
5. What kind of role do you usually take in a team work?
6. Why this industry?
7. Why Shell?