I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Shell (Houston, TX) in Feb 2012
Interview
First interview was with a staffing agency followed by a phone interview with the primary supervisor. The final interview was with an interview panel of 3 people, the primary supervisor, manager and a future team member.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Other than your skillset and experience, what do you bring to the table?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Shell (Chennai) in Nov 2025
Interview
“The Shell interview was well-structured and engaging, with a strong focus on real-world problem-solving. The panel asked thoughtful, scenario-based questions and maintained a comfortable, respectful environment. They evaluated not just my technical depth, but also how I approach ambiguous problems, communicate insights, and justify my decisions.”
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
“They asked me to walk through a real project end-to-end — focusing on my role, the problem, my analytical approach, and the impact of my solution.”
Online questions, cover letter, CV and in person interview following progressing through these rounds. Interview on industry specifics and explaining your CV over the last 5 years. Second interview with seniors.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain something in the recent news you find interesting.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Shell (Louisville, TN)
Interview
The interview process consists of an initial phone interview with HR, followed by a Zoom interview with the hiring manager. This is then followed by another Zoom interview, which includes a case study discussion with the team.
Business Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Shell with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 68% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Business Analyst roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 22 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 Business Analyst according to 22 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 14%
Group panel interview: 14%
Personality test: 13%
Phone interview: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
Skills test: 10%
Drug test: 8%
Background check: 8%
Presentation: 7%
Other: 3%
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