Graduate Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Shell with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Engineer roles take an average of 49 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Shell overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Shell as a Graduate Engineer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 18%
Personality test: 18%
One on one interview: 18%
Skills test: 18%
Background check: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Presentation: 9%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Shell (The Hague)
Interview
online tests, followed by telephone interview covering your personal achievements. Then a full day of interviews in the Hague. Full of group team challenges, personal interviews, and a lunch with sushi with higher up people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
when have you demonstrated leadership? what is your biggest weakness?
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?