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* Posted anonymously by interview candidates (updated Nov 15, 2009)

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3.2
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Reservoir Engieer at Royal Dutch Shellstudent candidate

Posted Nov 15, 2009

4.0
Difficult Interview
Overall Neutral Experience Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Dec 2008 in Houston, TX (took 2 days)

The first day is the technical interview with a one-hour presentation of my research project, followed up by several 1-1 interview with managers. They asked some questions that you may never think in that aspect. The technical interview manager was nice.
The second day is the famous Shell Recruiting Day, including the technical interview (1 hr), business strategy case interview, and group interview. They gave you a case of developing a new business plan in a small island, and asked you the associated opportunities and risks.

Interview Questions

If an extreme situation is assumed for your research, what would you expect for your research results?

Other Details

I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.

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Recent PhD Graduate at Royal Dutch Shell

Posted Oct 13, 2009

2.0
Easy Interview
Overall Negative Experience Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2009 in Houston, TX (took 2 weeks)

The interview went well, but it was the cliche interview asking things like "tell me about a time when you showed _______." I felt as if I were treated like another undergraduate seeking employment, in fact, my interviewer didn't know up front that I was a graduate student. The interviewer did not even ask me at all about my research or my expertise, which was frustrating and made me question how much Shell cares about PhD hires. Said it would take a very long time to get back to me.

Interview Questions

Tell me about an experience in which you showed initiative
Tell me about an experience where you had to learn a new skill set

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Graduate program Finance at Royal Dutch Shell

Posted May 10, 20091 of 1 people found this helpful

3.0
Average Interview
Overall Positive Experience Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2007 in City of London, England (took 3 weeks)

The interview was a panel interview. It lasted around 45 minutes. I had to pick up one piece of piece of paper among many with different topics written on them. I had 15 minutes to prepare the topic and come and present it to the panel. Then questions were asked to me about the topic. I picked up Sports, but i guessed my performance was not good enough, because I did not get an offer.

Interview Questions

Talk about Sports

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Skills Test.

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Division Marketing Manager at Royal Dutch Shell

Posted Apr 14, 2009

4.0
Difficult Interview
Overall Positive Experience Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2008 in Houston, TX (took 1 week)

The interview was non-threatening, genuinely interested in getting to know my skills set, but extremely thorough. Questions cut through the prepared responses, and dug deep to get an accurate understanding of previous experience and job skills. Several 1-1 interviews, phone interviews, and a panel interview, with lunch and dinner discussions. The employees were well rounded, with little specializations, and positive attitudes. Very much focused on results through team work, with a culture of health and safety of the employees.

Interview Questions

Why do you think you are right for this position? What do you offer that another candidate can't?
Case: You manage a major manufacturer of children's toys. One of the toys recently caused the death of a child, and the press is spinning the story all over the media. What should you do?

Negotiation Details

Disappointed with the compensation package, with no negotiations. Pay is based on 'job grade', and they start employees out at low end of the range to provide room for growth. Window for job grade promotion is 2 year minimum. Very focused on developing employees from within, giving a variety of career experience.

Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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