I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Shell (Bengaluru) in Jan 2016
Interview
interview was simple
asked mechanical engineering basics especially HSSE and pipes and tubes fittings and also they asked about previous experience related questions and people who interviewed were not sound technically
it took 1 month to process
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Shell (Singapore) in Apr 2026
Interview
You'll go through a virtual interview first which is a pretty smooth process and then you'll have to wait for abit on whether or not you're through for the next stage.
The first was a hirview, but I did not progress to the next steps unfortunately. Definitely prepare ahead of time and do not be afraid to show some personality! Good luck everyone!
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Shell in Apr 2025
Interview
I did a online test and interview to assess my character and how well will i fit into Shell's works's value. The interview is an On-Demand Video Interview. I'll be given a real-life inspired business problem and then review the materials, analyze the problem, and present your recommendations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was the last time you had a disagreement with someone? How did you solve it?
Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Shell with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 56% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 10 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 Mechanical Engineer according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 16%
One on one interview: 16%
Skills test: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
Personality test: 9%
Drug test: 9%
Group panel interview: 9%
Presentation: 9%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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