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Equinor Assessment & Interview Preparation

Online Assessment, Video Interview & Virtual Recruitment Day

Guide country context: Norway · Energy

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As Norway’s largest energy company, Equinor recruits across energy production, renewables, trading, finance, geoscience, IT and engineering. Their graduate programme features a structured multi-stage process: online assessment, video interview and a virtual recruitment day, all evaluated against their core values of Open, Collaborative, Caring and Courageous.

ℹ️ This preparation guide is independent and is not official Equinor material. It summarises publicly available candidate guidance from equinor.com/careers and helps you practise similar skills and interview formats. Hiring processes can vary by role, discipline, location, programme and year. Always follow the instructions in your own invitation email.
⚠️ Equinor does not publicly standardise every assessment provider or test format. Do not assume a specific test provider unless shown in your invitation email. Approach all stages with honesty and safety-first thinking.
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📋 Hiring Process

  • 1
    Online Application official
    Submit your CV and application through the Equinor careers portal. Tailor your application to show energy-transition motivation and relevant technical or professional competence.
    → Highlight safety mindset, energy-transition motivation and relevant technical or analytical skills
  • 2
    Online Assessment official
    Online assessments that may test numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, situational judgement and problem-solving in a professional energy context. The exact provider and format may vary by role.
    → Practise numerical reasoning, logical reasoning and situational judgement under timed conditions
  • 3
    Video Interview official
    A recorded or live video interview with motivational and values-based questions. Expect questions around safety, learning, energy transition, collaboration and your personal drivers.
    → Prepare STAR stories demonstrating safety-first decisions, collaboration and energy-transition thinking
  • 4
    Virtual Recruitment Day official
    A comprehensive assessment day (virtual format) that may include group exercises, case discussions, technical presentations and structured interviews with Equinor professionals.
    → Demonstrate collaborative problem-solving, technical depth and alignment with Equinor’s values
  • 5
    Offer & Onboarding official
    Successful candidates receive a formal offer and begin the Equinor onboarding programme.
    → Review offer terms and prepare for onboarding

📝 Assessments

Online Assessment cognitive battery

Equinor’s online assessment may test numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, situational judgement and problem-solving. Questions are framed in a professional energy context. The exact provider is not publicly standardised, so candidates should focus on building strong underlying reasoning skills.

Measures: Numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, situational judgement, problem-solving

  • Practise numerical data interpretation with energy/engineering-style scenarios
  • Build speed and accuracy in logical pattern recognition
  • For SJT questions, prioritise safety, collaboration and constructive challenge
  • Do not assume a specific test provider — focus on core skills
Video Interview video interview

A video interview (recorded or live) with motivational and values-based questions. Equinor looks for alignment with Open, Collaborative, Caring and Courageous, plus genuine motivation for the energy transition and a safety-first mindset.

Measures: Values alignment, motivation, communication, safety mindset, energy-transition thinking

  • Structure answers using STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
  • Connect examples to Equinor’s values: Open, Collaborative, Caring, Courageous
  • Show genuine interest in the energy transition and sustainability
  • Demonstrate safety-first thinking in your examples

🎤 Interviews

Virtual Recruitment Day

The virtual recruitment day is Equinor’s final assessment stage for graduate candidates. It brings together multiple activities designed to evaluate how candidates collaborate, solve problems, present technical thinking and demonstrate alignment with Equinor’s values in a realistic team context.

Format: Full-day virtual assessment centre with group exercises, case discussions, technical presentations and structured interviews

  • In group exercises, demonstrate collaborative leadership without dominating
  • Show safety-first thinking in all technical and case discussions
  • Connect your examples and reasoning to the energy transition
  • Be ready to explain engineering/technical decisions clearly to non-specialists
Technical / Competency Interview (Experienced Roles)

For experienced roles, Equinor conducts technical and competency interviews exploring your professional expertise, risk awareness, safety mindset and values alignment. Expect to discuss past projects, engineering decisions, data interpretation and how you handle interfaces and uncertainty.

Format: Structured interview with technical managers, 45–60 minutes

  • Prepare concrete examples of technical decisions with trade-offs
  • Show how you manage risk, safety barriers and assumptions
  • Demonstrate collaboration with other disciplines and stakeholders
  • Be honest about limitations and what you learned from mistakes

🏛️ Values & Framework

Equinor Values

Equinor’s culture is built on four stated values: Open, Collaborative, Caring and Courageous. These are linked directly to transparency, diversity, teamwork, trust, innovation, risk management, zero harm, sustainability and ethical conduct. All assessments evaluate alignment with these values.

Open Collaborative Caring Courageous
  • Show transparency: share information, accept feedback, admit uncertainty
  • Demonstrate teamwork: build on others’ ideas, support colleagues, work across disciplines
  • Prioritise safety and care: zero-harm mindset, concern for people and environment
  • Be courageous: challenge constructively, innovate, speak up when something is wrong
  • Connect all examples to responsible energy production and the energy transition

⏱️ Preparation Plans

  • Memorise Equinor’s four values: Open, Collaborative, Caring, Courageous
  • Complete one practice set each of numerical and logical reasoning
  • Prepare 2 STAR stories demonstrating safety-first decisions and collaboration
  • Research Equinor’s energy-transition strategy and recent news
  • Daily practice: numerical reasoning + logical reasoning + situational judgement
  • Prepare 4 STAR stories covering all four Equinor values
  • Practise recording video responses with clear structure and energy-transition motivation
  • Study Equinor’s operations: oil/gas, renewables, offshore wind, CCS
  • Research the role you’re applying for and its connection to sustainability
  • Daily cognitive practice: numerical, logical and situational judgement under timed conditions
  • Build a comprehensive story bank (5+ STAR stories) mapped to all four values
  • Practise multiple video interview recordings focusing on safety and collaboration
  • Study group exercise and case discussion techniques for the recruitment day
  • Research Equinor’s technology, digital and energy-transition strategy
  • For technical roles: prepare to explain engineering decisions, risk and assumptions
  • Conduct a mock values-based interview with feedback
  • Achieve consistently strong performance in numerical, logical and SJT assessments
  • Master STAR storytelling with clear links to Open, Collaborative, Caring, Courageous
  • Complete multiple video interview practice sessions with self-review
  • Practise full virtual recruitment day exercises: group work, case, presentation
  • Deepen knowledge of Equinor’s strategy, ESG commitments and competitive position
  • For technical roles: prepare technical presentations and design trade-off discussions
  • Conduct full mock assessment centre with group exercise and interview
  • Build commercial awareness of the global energy market and Norway’s energy sector
  • Practise handling uncertainty and data gaps in problem-solving scenarios

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Equinor graduate recruitment process?
Equinor’s graduate programme uses a staged process: online application, online assessment, video interview, virtual recruitment day, then offer and onboarding. The exact assessments may vary by discipline.
What are Equinor’s core values?
Equinor’s four core values are Open, Collaborative, Caring and Courageous. All assessments and interviews evaluate alignment with these values, particularly around safety, teamwork and constructive challenge.
What does the Equinor online assessment test?
The online assessment may include numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, situational judgement and problem-solving. Equinor does not publicly confirm a specific test provider, so focus on building strong underlying reasoning skills.
What is the virtual recruitment day?
The virtual recruitment day is the final assessment stage for graduate candidates. It typically includes group exercises, case discussions, technical presentations and structured interviews with Equinor professionals.
How important is energy-transition motivation?
Very important. Equinor is actively transitioning its portfolio towards renewables and low-carbon solutions. Candidates should demonstrate genuine interest in sustainable energy and how their skills contribute to this transition.
Does the process differ for experienced hires?
Yes. Experienced roles typically involve application/CV screening, technical or manager interviews, and role-specific assessments. The exact process varies by discipline, location and seniority.

📚 Sources & Validation

This guide is based on publicly available employer career pages and candidate guidance. Actual process can vary by role, region, and hiring season.

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