Graduate Engineer Trainee applicants have rated the interview process at Shell with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Engineer Trainee roles take an average of 53 days to get hired, when considering 8 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 Graduate Engineer Trainee according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
Skills test: 20%
Group panel interview: 13%
Background check: 13%
Presentation: 13%
Personality test: 13%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Shell (United, WV) in Jul 2023
Interview
just finished the online application, actually looking forward to the main interview. I'm here to see reviews of people who have already been through it . I think the interview is segment into 3 sections. Online application, virtual and odvf.
Other Graduate Engineer Trainee Interview Reviews for Shell
The interview process at Shell is quite technical and structured, often including behavioral and technical assessments. Candidates are expected to demonstrate problem-solving skills, industry knowledge, and alignment with Shell’s core values. Proper preparation, including reviewing technical concepts, practicing problem-solving scenarios, and understanding Shell’s business operations, can make the process more manageable. Strong communication and analytical thinking are key to performing well.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Shell (Port Harcourt) in Mar 2025
Interview
The interview was online. It requires to answer assessment questions and video interview. The assessment questions were to test your level of critical thinking, job ethics and team collaboration while the video interview was to share more about yourself and the experiences you have.
The questions were basic interview questions. You have do proper research on the company though. You also have to know the company’s mission and vision. sic interview questions. You have do proper research on the company though. You also have to know the company’s mission and vision.