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Updated 12 Nov 2023

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Typical interview questions about yourself.
  • Q2. Leadership experiences
  • Q3. Tell me about the time your worked in a diverse team.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself. Don't overdo it and be calm. The employer will notice it if you are nervous. Think about your leadership experiences too it's essential.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. First their would be a telephonic round of an interview happened with a HR, it's just a general introduction round, where they can ask about the kind of work one is doing in their current company, and what...
  • Q2. 1. Tell me about yourself? 2. What motivates you to apply for this role? 3. What's your past experience and how you can fit in current role? 4. What's your salary expectations? 5. How soon you can join?
Round 3 - Case Study 

In round 2, their would a deep dive into one's case studies, here I have presented my best case study to the interviewer, after presenting the case study they ask various questions related to that case study.

Trust me questions asked by interviewer were not so easy, it's my suggestion to know your case study well and one should have quantitative numbers on their fingertips to backup the claim.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Prepare yourself with general interview questions.
2. Soft skills are no more soft in product design, work hard on your soft skills.
3. Communication is the key.
4. Know your interviewer before hand, do some background work on their profiles.
5. Be authentic, never fake your answers, if you don't know then admit it.
6. Practice, practice and practice

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

A team of five interviewers connected through teleconference asking questions on various aspects of instrumentation & control system especially in areas of design, standardization, construction, commissioning and startup process. Questions on human management, problem solving skill and career projection/development were equally directed to me in an hour session. My response came in organized well structured cool & calm, confident and focused manner.

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do i want to see myself in future
  • Q2. My answers came in two fold: one is that i want to be seen as a problem solver, making great inputs that will enhance business performance of the company and improve her reputation both locally and interna...
  • Q3. Family related - what is my family size.
  • Ans. Five with myself and my wife inclusive.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Job seekers should keep abreast with modern interview skill, streamline responsible on interviewers anticipated direction. Maintain focus and calmly look at interviewers facial expression and smile. In that manner, he/she demonstrates composure and not fear or jitter. They should register with various online job advert sites.

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Q1. What type of mass flow meter problems have you solve?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

1. Explain about framework architecture and from that all questions derived. asked to write diagram and explain the structure.
2. Difference between class variable and instance variable.
3. what is ITestListener why used and when used in framework.
4. architecture of selenium 4 (geckodriver, chromium driver)
5. what is BDD and cucumber, how both are related to.
6. which kind of framework you go, either POM or Page factory for with testNg/junit?
7. asked to write query on sql joins and how you fetch the second lowest of salary from each department.
8. DDL, DML statements.
9. pathquery and query parameters differences(API)
10. How the responses you are validating in automation framework for Json response file.
11. status code of Https
12. serialization and deserialization difference
13. String Builder, String Buffer and String difference? which is better and which is safe to use.
14. Dropdown in selenium how you handle, how to check which is already selected?
15. multiple data provider in testng and how you pass parameter and how you retrive from excel sheet? Asked to write code!
16.what is flaky testing?
17.Asked to write first code of JDBC connecting establishment with framework.
18. Code execution: input ="aabbabcbb"; output = a:3 , b:5, c:1 like this if they give name also it should count. Tip : HashMap you can write the code.
19. Code execution: a[]={1,2,3,4,0,0,0} b={5,6,7} output need to print as remove all 0's from first array and replace 1,2,3,4 with 5,6,7 some crazy questions.
20. Git cmds and CI/CD tool.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

1. asked about architecture and where you used oops concepts?
2. abstract class and interfaces
3. select drop down all options
4. find scrape links from webpage write the code
5. asked for writing xpath for any element random website.
6. asked about following-sibling, descendent and preceding-sibling, normalise-space locators.
7. jdbc connection code.
8. API JSON file - how you done validation in automation testing.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why team lead position you have not taken till now and is their any managerial skills you are lacking on What kind of projects you worked on water fall model agile team You are only individual contributor?...
  • Ans. 

    I have not pursued a team lead position because I have been focused on honing my technical skills. I have experience working on projects in both waterfall and agile methodologies.

    • I have chosen to focus on improving my technical skills as an individual contributor rather than taking on a managerial role.

    • I have worked on projects using both waterfall and agile methodologies, adapting to the needs of the team and project.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About experience and studies Compensation discussed. Need all the exp letters and years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was one day process and shortlisted drive. But it was huge number people for one profile.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sale price on on day
  • Q2. Start working

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Fofocus heavily on networking, tailoring your resume with relevant keywords, actively following up with potential employers, showcasing your sales skills in interviews through storytelling, and monitoring companies you're interested in to stay updated on opportunities.
Key points to remember:
Prioritize networking:
Utilize your network to connect with people in the industry, attend industry events, and leverage platforms like LinkedIn to build relationships with potential hiring managers.
Tailor your resume:
Include relevant sales keywords throughout your resume to catch the attention of recruiters and ensure your experience aligns with the job description.
Practice your sales pitch:
Prepare compelling stories from your past experiences to demonstrate your ability to close deals, overcome objections, and build rapport during interviews.
Follow up consistently:
After submitting applications, send personalized follow-up emails to maintain engagement with potential employers.
Research companies:
Actively monitor companies you're interested in by following their social media and news to stay informed about potential openings.
Highlight transferable skills:
Even if you lack direct sales experience, emphasize skills like communication, persuasion, relationship building, and problem-solving that translate well to a sales role.
Ask insightful questions:
During interviews, demonstrate your knowledge of the company and role by asking thoughtful questions that show your genuine interest.
Be enthusiastic and confident:
Convey a positive attitude and express your passion for sales to make a strong impression on potential employers.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

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Example Question (Numerical Ability):

Question:
If 15% of a number is 45, what is 30% of that number?

Solution:

1. Find the number:
If 15% of a number is 45, then



\text{Number} = \frac{45}{0.15} = 300.

2. Calculate 30% of the number:
Now, 30% of 300 is



0.30 \times 300 = 90.

Answer:
30% of the number is 90.


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Additional Example (Simple Interest):

Question:
A bank offers a simple interest rate of 5% per annum on a deposit of Rs.20,000. What will be the interest earned in 3 years?

Solution:

1. Use the simple interest formula:



\text{Simple Interest} = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}

= Principal amount = Rs.20,000

= Rate of interest = 5%

= Time = 3 years


2. Calculate the interest:



\text{Interest} = \frac{20000 \times 5 \times 3}{100} = 3000.

Answer:
The interest earned in 3 years is Rs. 3000.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

1. Quantitative Aptitude

Q: A sum of ₹10,000 is invested at 10% per annum simple interest. What is the interest after 3 years?
A: Interest = (P × R × T) / 100 = (10,000 × 10 × 3) / 100 = ₹3,000

2. Reasoning Ability

Q: If A is the father of B, but B is not the son of A, what is B’s relation to A?
A: Daughter

3. English Language

Q: Choose the correct sentence:
a) She don’t like coffee.
b) She doesn’t like coffee.
A: b) She doesn’t like coffee.

4. General Awareness (Banking GK)

Q: What does RBI stand for?
A: Reserve Bank of India

Round 3 - Assignment 

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Example Question (Numerical Ability):

Question:
A bank offers a simple interest rate of 6% per annum. If a customer deposits Rs. 25,000 for 4 years, what is the total simple interest earned over that period?

Solution:

1. Identify the formula for Simple Interest (SI):



\text{SI} = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}

is the principal (Rs. 25,000)

is the rate of interest (6%)

is the time period (4 years)


2. Substitute the values into the formula:



\text{SI} = \frac{25000 \times 6 \times 4}{100}

3. Calculate the interest:



\text{SI} = \frac{25000 \times 24}{100} = \frac{600000}{100} = 6000.

Answer:
The total simple interest earned over 4 years is Rs. 6,000.


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Additional Example (Logical Reasoning):

Question:
In a sequence of numbers representing daily bank transactions, the amounts follow an arithmetic progression: 105, 115, 125, ... What will be the 8th transaction amount?

Solution:

1. Identify the first term and common difference:

First term,

Common difference,



2. Use the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic progression:



a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d

3. Substitute :



a_8 = 105 + (8 - 1) \times 10 = 105 + 70 = 175.

Answer:
The 8th transaction amount is 175.

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What are some of the Design Patterns you have worked with?
  • Q2. What is your approach for a issue you came to know happened in Production.
  • Q3. If given a chance to lead a team will you take it up as a challenge of not how would you tackle it?
  • Q4. Are you able to work under pressure. How do you manage?
  • Q5. What do you understand by SOLID principle? Why do you think it is important.
  • Q6. Please solve the coding question provided ( a moderately difficult coding question provided). Help understand your approach and why you chose same. Explain edge caes if possible.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush Up Job related skills.
Be able to demonstrate through practical approach.
Keep your theoretical approach flexible and more inclined with positive response than bluffing.
Keep confidence at core of and have a good communication practice.
Adhere to Interview rules for example be available with 1 working editor for coding or technical rounds. Be professional in your appearance and always refrain from asking feedback in the interview itself.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test will be conducted online.

Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. What is the thread lifecycle in programming?
  • Q3. What is the purpose of collections in Java?
  • Q4. What are the key concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Q5. What are some real-life examples that illustrate the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Q6. Write a code for matrix multiplication?
  • Q7. Could you provide details about your academic project?
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Essentially, your selection will depend on luck. Both of my interviews went well, but I was not selected, while some individuals with backlogs were selected.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It sounds like you might be asking for an aptitude test that has 20 questions or characters, possibly for a job application. Aptitude tests for jobs usually focus on assessing your ability to think logically, solve problems, and apply basic skills in areas like math, reasoning, and verbal abilities.

Here’s an example of 20 sample aptitude test questions, covering different types of skills:

1. Numerical Aptitude

What is 15% of 200?

If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 5 hours at the same speed?

Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 15.


2. Logical Reasoning

What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?

If all roses are flowers and some flowers are red, are all roses red?

Which number is the odd one out: 3, 5, 9, 7?


3. Verbal Ability

Find the synonym of "quick": a) slow, b) fast, c) steady, d) loud

Choose the correct sentence: "She don't like apples" or "She doesn't like apples?"

Find the antonym of "bright": a) shiny, b) dull, c) happy, d) light


4. Data Interpretation

If a graph shows sales increasing by 20% each month, how much is the increase in the 3rd month if sales were $100 initially?

The pie chart below shows the distribution of monthly expenses. If the rent is 25%, how much is the rent if the total is $1200?


5. Spatial

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you're looking for an aptitude test specifically designed for job seekers, these tests are often used by employers to evaluate your problem-solving, analytical, and reasoning skills. Here are some common types of aptitude tests for job seekers and what they typically assess:

1. Numerical Reasoning

What it assesses: Your ability to work with numbers, percentages, ratios, and interpret data.

Example Question:
If a company’s profit increased from $50,000 to $75,000 in a year, what is the percentage increase in profit?


2. Verbal Reasoning

What it assesses: Your ability to understand and interpret written information
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL medium questions to be done in Pyspark parallely.
  • Q2. Datafactory and other azure resources scenario based
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project discussion with the team lead and manager
Round 3 - Client Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical and general discussion

Shell Petroleum Development Company Interview FAQs

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Shell Petroleum Development Company interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Shell Petroleum Development Company interview process are Resume Shortlist, HR and Group Discussion.

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