Graduate 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 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Engineer roles take an average of 81 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 Graduate Engineer according to 22 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 18%
Personality test: 16%
One on one interview: 16%
Skills test: 13%
Background check: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Group panel interview: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Other: 3%
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The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Shell (Kuala Lumpur) in Aug 2023
Interview
First was an online interview and quizzes: situational judgement question. followed by a chit chat with a one of the hiring managers. 2nd interview was final interview, split into two: a technical case study and a competency based interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
describe a time when u had a setback and how you managed to pull through
Consisted of a job insights video interview assessment with a mixture of both competency and strength based questions. This takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Involves the typical video interview questions such as “Why this company?” Or “why this role?”
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Shell
Interview
Online interview in the style of hireview, intertwined with behavioural and personality questions. Asked three questions that required video responses and I was given unlimited time to prepare and unlimited attempts.
I applied online. I interviewed at Shell (London, England) in Oct 2025
Interview
Submit application, follow-up assessment on managing workplace tasks and personality questionnaire. Video interview questions immediately after, 3 questions - why shell? then questions on working in a diverse team and building relationships.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you have built a strong relationship with someone, how did you go about it?