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Shell Shell Graduate Program Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 Dec 2015

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Shell Graduate Program Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 11 Dec 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It is a standard psychometric test which asks you questions about your personality. There are 4 statements in each set and you are asked whether or not you agree with the given statements.
Tips: Be honest while answering the questions as quite a few of them are reworded and repeated over the course of the test.

Round: Test
Experience: The first test puts you in the shoes of a Shell graduate and presents 4 potential responses to a situation, of which you have to rate each one on a scale of highly productive to counter productive and mark the options which you are most and least likely to employ.

The second test is a standard data interpretation based aptitude test where you have to answer 16 questions in 18 minutes. The questions take a good amount of time to complete, so a bit of practice on data interpretation is recommended before attempting the test.
Tips: Shell's website has example questions for each round of tests, it is recommended that you go through the questions once to familiarize yourself with the kind of questions asked.

Round: E-Tray Case study
Experience: This round places you as a manager on a Shell project in a fictional region. You are given a set of documents

College Name: IIT Bombay

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: A statement will be given with 4 options and the examinee has to rate himself/herself on a scale of 1 to 5 for each option. Questions were testing them whether they good team player or not, if he/she can work well without relying on others etc.18 questions were there ,all are objective.
Duration: Untimed minute

Round: Test
Experience: A situation will be given with 4 -5 outcomes, we have to choose the most feasible option. Check for the feasibility, efficiency for the best option. Around 18-20 questions, all are objective.
Duration: Untimed minute

Round: Test
Experience: Data interpretation questions were asked. No core knowledge was tested. Pie charts, data comparing the statistics were given, how much % growth and which product got sold more were asked. 16 questions in 18 minutes.
Duration: 18 minutes

General Tips: Mock interviews with friends. Attended IAR mock interview in career connect also.
Skill Tips: No core knowledge is required except for basic chemical engineering concept.
Skills: CAR Capacity Achievement Relationship,
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Shell Graduate Program Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a drive to succeed.

    • I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering from XYZ University.

    • I have completed internships at ABC Company and DEF Inc.

    • I am proficient in programming languages such as Python and Java.

    • I have experience working in a team environment and have excellent communication skills.

    • I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities t

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why did you apply for shell?
  • Ans. 

    I applied for Shell because of its reputation as a leading energy company and its commitment to sustainability.

    • Attracted to Shell's reputation as a leading energy company

    • Impressed by Shell's commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions

    • Excited about the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a positive impact

    • Interested in the diverse range of career opportunities within the company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why did you choose to apply in an energy sector?
  • Ans. 

    I chose to apply in the energy sector because of my interest in sustainable development and the potential for innovation in the field.

    • Passionate about sustainable development

    • Interested in the potential for innovation in the energy sector

    • Believe that energy is a critical component of modern society

    • Excited about the opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, more efficient energy future

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: A scenario/problem was given with four options/solutions out of which the best and the worst had to be chosen after which each option was to be rated on the scale of 5.
Duration: 80 min minutes

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: There was an E-tray round before the main interview.This was a case study interview the time constraint was of one hour. About 12 mails were sent containing scenarios with four options, here again the best and worst option was to be chosen and also all the options were to be rated on the scale of 5.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: In this round a scenario was to be analysed with four options, we had to mention the advantages, the disadvantages of each option and also mention the risks involved in choosing each.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interviewers completely analysed my resume questioning me about the projects(including my B.Tech project) and my internship that i undertook. To each point in my resume related to my projects or interviews i had to detail as to what problems I faced ,how i overcame them and who were the stake holders involved. They were keen to know my experience in being a part of a team and leading one.

General Tips: My experience in different case-study competitions and doing a detailed study on the company's background helped me in my interview.
Skill Tips: Courses related to petroleum profile were helpful.
Skills: Spontaneity, Logical Thinking, Ability to make quick calculations.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Introduction to Shell

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The questions asked will test your personality, psychology.It’s a MCQ test having 4 choices.We have to solve 120 Questions in 1 hour duration
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 120

Round: Test
Experience: It’s a basic level test and you should write it from your hostel rooms.This test is used to judge our speed at solving simple problems. 20 questions will have to be answered in 20 minutes.
Tips: TIME material will be useful to crack this test. Make sure you bring calculators for the test
Duration: 20 minutes
Total Questions: 20

Round: Other Interview
Experience: The questions will be of the kind: Why do you want to apply for the shell? Why should we recruit you? After the 3 tests the company will shortlist the candidates for the interview.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The shortlisted candidates will be having a case­study 1 day before the interview. In this case­study you need to show team spirit to them.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Technical interview is the final challenge. Mostly interview is done by HR ,where questions from your test 1 will be asked and thereby check your personality (do not write fabricated answers in test 1 as they are related to your personality).
Tips: If you think you have a chance of getting selected after 3 tests, put in your full efforts, or else it would be impossible to get a spot.Selection will be based on overall score of tests, case­study and interview. It will not be based only on interview. Be thorough with the project /internship mentioned in your resume. They will ask you a lot of questions on this point. So be well prepared on your internship/project work.Make sure that you are consistent, honest in your interview because they will judge you from the answers in psychometric test.

College Name: IIT MADRAS

Shell interview questions for designations

 Graduate Trainee

 (1)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial shortlist is done based on an online application.

Round: Interview
Experience: The first interview is a technical round that lasts for about an hour. After the initial shortlisting, the students are asked to submit a write up on two projects of their choice. During the interview, questions are asked regarding all the aspects of any of the projects. During the interview, questions like your contribution are asked. Generally, questions are related to the current affairs or social topics and the approach towards them.
Tips: More emphasis on the projects done and the special skill sets the candidate possesses is needed.Thorough knowledge of core subjects for technical round is necessary.
Really good projects.

Round: Interview
Experience: The second round is a case study round. A case study based on the business model of Shell is given. The candidate is given 90 minutes to go through it and prepare a presentation for five minutes. The presentation is followed by a question and answer session. The candidate is judged on the solution presented, the technical knowledge and confidence.
Tips: Problem solving approach. Practise case studies, understand the business problems.

General Tips: General knowledge
College Name: IIT Madras

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Simple questions 100 questions doable and can be done easily.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Designing, Heat exchanger, Pump
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Family background, gap year

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Reliance Industries Graduate Trainee interview:
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Pumps
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have good knowledge in technical.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What to do ONGC in India
  • Ans. 

    ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) is a leading oil and gas exploration and production company in India.

    • ONGC is involved in exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and gas.

    • It operates oil and gas fields both onshore and offshore in India and abroad.

    • ONGC also has subsidiaries in various sectors like petrochemicals, power, and renewable energy.

    • The company plays a crucial role in meeting India's energy...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Hydrocarbon
  • Ans. 

    Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms. They are the main components of fossil fuels.

    • Hydrocarbons are molecules composed of only hydrogen and carbon atoms.

    • They are the main components of fossil fuels such as gasoline, natural gas, and coal.

    • Hydrocarbons can be classified into different types based on their structure, such as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Civil engineering relates to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects.

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about hydrotreating and hydrocracking.
  • Ans. 

    Hydrotreating and hydrocracking are two refining processes used to improve the quality of petroleum products.

    • Hydrotreating involves the use of hydrogen and a catalyst to remove impurities such as sulfur, nitrogen, and metals from crude oil or other feedstocks.

    • Hydrotreating helps to produce cleaner fuels with lower sulfur content, which is important for meeting environmental regulations.

    • Hydrocracking is a more severe pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Dew point and bubble point

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good place to weork with lot of things to learn ,just go for it.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude round conducted as online test

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Online technical aptitude round
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Concepts in area of interest

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be strong in fundamentals of chemical engineering

Shell Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Shell Shell Graduate Program interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Shell. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Shell expect are Environment, Climate Change, Gas, Leadership and Learning.

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