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 46% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Engineer roles take an average of 50 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Shell overall takes an average of 34 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Shell as a Graduate Engineer according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
Personality test: 15%
One on one interview: 15%
Presentation: 15%
Skills test: 12%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Background check: 4%
Group panel interview: 4%
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?