Shell Assessment & Interview Preparation
Virtual Job Tryout (VJT), On-Demand Video Interview & Remote Presentation
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Shell uses a highly integrated digital screening process. Candidates progress through the Shell Virtual Job Tryout (VJT), an On-Demand Video Interview (ODVI), and a final remote presentation and interview round. The process is anchored by Shell's core values of Honesty, Integrity, and Respect for People.
Ansettelsesprosessen
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1Online Application Oppgitt av arbeidsgiverenSubmit application through Shell careers portal→ Tailor application to role; highlight energy industry motivation
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2Shell Virtual Job Tryout (VJT) Oppgitt av arbeidsgiverenComprehensive multi-part online assessment with ~80 questions covering work challenge scenarios (SJT), personality/background profiling, and work style assessment→ Set aside sufficient time; answer consistently and align with Shell values
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3On-Demand Video Interview (ODVI) Oppgitt av arbeidsgiverenRecord answers to typically 5 motivational and competency-based questions→ Practise structured STAR answers on camera; test setup in advance
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4Final Assessment Ofte omtaltRemote presentation and interview round, often as part of a virtual assessment centre→ Prepare a structured presentation and practise handling Q&A
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5Offer & Onboarding Oppgitt av arbeidsgiverenJob offer and pre-employment checks→ Respond within stated timeline
Tester og vurderinger
A comprehensive, multi-part online assessment with approximately 80 questions. Combines work challenge scenarios (SJT format), personality/background profiling, and a work style assessment. Designed to predict on-the-job performance.
Måler: Situational judgement, work style fit, personality traits, decision-making under realistic scenarios
- Base responses on Shell values: Honesty, Integrity, Respect for People
- Think about data-driven decision-making and safety awareness
- Answer consistently across personality sections
- Consider both short-term action and long-term consequences
Vanlige feil
- Giving inconsistent responses across different sections
- Choosing aggressive over collaborative responses
- Not considering environmental/sustainability implications
- Rushing through scenarios without careful thought
Asynchronous video interview with typically 5 motivational and competency-based questions. Candidates record answers within a set time limit per question.
Måler: Communication clarity, motivation, competency evidence, values alignment, confidence on camera
- Practise speaking directly to the camera (not the screen)
- Use STAR format for competency questions
- Keep answers concise and structured
- Test your tech setup, lighting, and background beforehand
Vanlige feil
- Not practising with camera before the real thing
- Rambling without clear structure
- Poor lighting or distracting background
- Not addressing the question directly
Part of the VJT, assessing personality traits and work preferences relevant to Shell's collaborative, values-driven culture.
Måler: Work preferences, team orientation, decision-making style, sustainability mindset
- Answer honestly about your genuine preferences
- Consistency is key across the assessment
- There are no 'right' answers but alignment with collaborative culture helps
Vanlige feil
- Trying to game the assessment
- Giving contradictory answers
- Rushing without reflecting
Intervjuer
Candidates present on a given business or technical topic, demonstrating structured thinking, communication, and ability to synthesise information. Often part of the final virtual assessment centre.
Format: Individual presentation (15-20 minutes) via video conference followed by Q&A
Hva intervjuere ser etter
- Clear logical structure
- Evidence-based arguments
- Sustainability and long-term thinking
- Confident delivery on camera
- Strong Q&A handling
Temaer du kan øve på
- Energy transition challenges
- Business case analysis
- Stakeholder management scenarios
- Sustainability in decision-making
- Structure: context, analysis, recommendation, conclusion
- Reference Shell values in your approach where natural
- Practise presenting to camera confidently
- Prepare for probing questions on assumptions
Behavioral interview directly assessing alignment with Shell's core values of Honesty, Integrity, and Respect for People through situational and past-experience questions.
Format: Structured competency interview with 1-2 interviewers via video
Hva intervjuere ser etter
- Authentic examples demonstrating Shell values
- Transparency and honesty in responses
- Respect for diverse perspectives
- Collaborative decision-making
- Sustainable thinking
Temaer du kan øve på
- Times you demonstrated integrity under pressure
- How you showed respect for differing views
- Examples of honest, transparent communication
- Sustainable and long-term decision-making
- Prepare STAR stories explicitly tied to Honesty, Integrity, and Respect
- Be genuine - Shell values authenticity
- Show how you make decisions transparently
- Demonstrate collaborative approach to challenges
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Graduates & Early Careers
Tester og vurderinger
- Shell Virtual Job Tryout (full battery)
- Work challenge scenarios
- Work style profiling
Intervjuer
- On-Demand Video Interview
- Virtual assessment centre
- Remote presentation
Experienced Professionals
Tester og vurderinger
- Tailored VJT or competency assessment
- Personality profiling
Intervjuer
- Competency-based interview
- Technical interview
- Presentation (role-dependent)
Technical & Engineering
Tester og vurderinger
- Shell VJT
- Technical assessment (role-dependent)
Intervjuer
- Technical interview
- Values-based behavioral interview
- Remote presentation
Commercial & Business
Tester og vurderinger
- Shell VJT (emphasis on commercial scenarios)
- Work style assessment
Intervjuer
- ODVI
- Business case presentation
- Values-aligned behavioral interview
Velg en øvingspakke for stillingen din
Shell hires through a digital-first funnel: the roughly 80-question Virtual Job Tryout mixing work-challenge scenarios with work-style and background sections, an On-Demand Video Interview of about five recorded questions, and a final remote presentation plus a values-driven behavioural interview - with Honesty, Integrity and Respect for People assessed at every stage. UK hubs concentrate in London for trading and group functions and Aberdeen for upstream. An engineer supporting Prelude FLNG, a trader on a London desk and a Mobility category manager face the same opening gate and completely different technical rounds after it. Find the family that matches your application below and rehearse the stages its recruitment timeline runs.
Process Engineer (LNG, Refining & Gas Plants)
Process & Chemical EngineeringProcess engineers support LNG chains including Prelude FLNG and LNG Canada, plus UK gas plants at St Fergus and Shell Fife near Mossmorran. The work covers debottlenecking, energy efficiency and HAZOP-led process safety. The Rhineland refinery and chemicals complexes anchor the European process engineering roles.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The Shell Virtual Job Tryout - roughly 80 questions of scenarios, work style and background - opens the funnel. An On-Demand Video Interview of about five recorded motivational and competency questions follows. The final round is a remote presentation plus a values-driven behavioural interview, with technical depth for engineering roles.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Mass-energy balances are the vocabulary of every technical round at Shell, which the dedicated course trains until it is reflex. VJT scenario sections reward Shell-values judgement, so SJT drilling transfers cleanly into the opening gate. Chemical engineering fundamentals decide the technical interview itself. Numerical practice keeps the duty and sizing arithmetic fast when the panel pushes numbers.
Graduate process entry turns on the VJT and ODVI before technical depth is ever tested.
Experienced loops add reactor, separation and plant-performance depth.
Senior posts weight process-safety leadership, cost and risk framing.
Reservoir & Petroleum Engineer (Upstream - Aberdeen Hub)
Upstream SubsurfaceAberdeen is one of Shell's largest upstream centres, running North Sea assets such as the Penguins FPSO redevelopment and global subsurface support. Reservoir simulation, well planning and hydrocarbon maturation tie directly to investment decisions. Decommissioning engineering on the Brent field adds late-life portfolio work.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The VJT plus ODVI screen precedes a technical interview with a subsurface panel. A data-interpretation exercise on pressure and production data is common. The final presentation round may use a subsurface case topic.
Hvorfor denne pakken: The petroleum engineering course matches the reservoir vocabulary interviewers assume you bring. Simulation questions lean on statistics and physics, and numerical chart analysis mirrors the data-interpretation exercise. Senior subsurface roles add portfolio economics and uncertainty framing. Recorded ODVI answers reward tight, rehearsed structure.
Graduate subsurface entry turns on the VJT and ODVI gate plus data interpretation.
Experienced loops add simulation methodology and well-work depth.
Senior posts weight portfolio economics, risk and maturation judgement.
Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment & Facilities)
Mechanical & Facilities EngineeringMechanical engineers own rotating equipment reliability, topsides and maintenance strategy across offshore platforms and onshore plants. St Fergus and Mossmorran mechanical teams keep the UK gas and NGL chains running. Integrity management spans pressure systems and inspection planning across full asset life cycles.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The VJT - scenarios plus work style - comes before the ODVI recorded questions. A technical interview follows on machinery and maintenance scenarios. The final remote presentation includes probing Q&A.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Solid mechanics carries the stress and integrity questions on pressure systems. Mechanical aptitude drills match the equipment-scenario rounds, and offshore certification vocabulary helps for field-based roles. Fluid mechanics supports the pump and compressor conversations. Senior roles add asset risk and project cost defence.
Graduate mechanical entry turns on the VJT and ODVI gate plus fundamentals.
Experienced loops add rotating-equipment depth and failure analysis.
Senior posts weight asset risk, integrity leadership and cost.
Subsea & Deepwater Engineer (SURF & Floating Systems)
Subsea & DeepwaterSubsea engineers deliver the hardware, pipelines, umbilicals and risers for deepwater developments in the Gulf of Mexico - Appomattox and Whale among them - and North Sea tie-backs. The Penguins FPSO subsea scope keeps Aberdeen subsea teams engaged. Flow assurance and installation engineering run with marine contractors.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The VJT plus ODVI screen comes before technical rounds. A panel interview covers subsea systems, hydraulics and installation scenarios. The final remote presentation is often set on a technical case.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Fluid mechanics is the core of flow assurance questions, so it anchors the bundle. The marine engineering course covers the offshore and marine systems vocabulary panels expect. Offshore certification knowledge signals field readiness for installation-facing roles. Senior roles add project risk and cost defence on contractor-heavy scopes.
Graduate subsea entry turns on the VJT and ODVI gate plus fluids fundamentals.
Experienced loops add hardware, hydraulics and installation depth.
Senior posts weight project risk, contractor strategy and cost.
Trading & Supply Professional (Shell Trading - London)
Trading & SupplyShell Trading - STASCO and Shell Energy - runs oil, gas, LNG, power and environmental products trading from London. Roles include trading operators, shipping, risk and commercial analysts, many entering through the trading graduate programme. 24/7 operations desks coordinate cargoes, freight and exposure management.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The VJT carries commercial-scenario emphasis before the ODVI. Numerical and critical reasoning checks apply to trading analyst roles. The final round is a case presentation and market-discussion interview.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Market awareness questions map onto the markets course, which carries the supply-demand and price fundamentals. Fast numeracy under pressure decides the screens before you ever reach a desk. Commercial judgement scenarios arrive SJT-formatted inside the VJT. Senior commercial roles add portfolio risk and budget framing.
Graduate trading entry turns on numeracy speed and judgement screens.
Experienced loops add market depth, data fluency and P&L talk.
Senior posts weight portfolio risk, market strategy and budget ownership.
Finance Professional (Group Finance & Graduate Programme)
FinanceGroup Finance in London spans controlling, treasury, tax and internal audit across the Integrated Gas, Upstream, Downstream and Renewables segments. The finance graduate programme rotates through finance functions with ACA or CIMA support. Downstream and retail controlling touches the fuels and lubricants P&Ls.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The VJT comes before the ODVI of about five motivational and competency questions. The final round is a remote presentation with a behavioural interview anchored on values. Numerical rigour is expected in the case discussion.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Accounting fundamentals anchor the technical finance rounds that follow the digital gate. FP&A vocabulary lands at experienced-hire interviews where segment performance is the agenda. Presentation structure practice - context, analysis, recommendation - wins the final remote round. Numerical accuracy carries the case discussion itself.
Graduate finance entry turns on the VJT and ODVI gate plus case numeracy.
Experienced loops add accounting depth and segment performance talk.
Senior posts weight risk framing, controls leadership and audit credibility.
HSSE Professional (Goal Zero & Process Safety)
HSSEThe Goal Zero framework drives HSSE advisor and process safety roles across Shell assets and projects. Safety case leadership for offshore installations, permit-to-work and Major Accident Hazard management are the daily material. Corporate HSSE teams run assurance, audit and contractor safety programmes.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: VJT scenario sections weigh safety judgement heavily. Technical and behavioural interviews cover incident investigation and safety leadership. The final presentation may use a safety-case scenario.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Safety-first judgement scenarios are SJT drills with Goal Zero framing, so the transfer is direct. Business risk analysis structures the hazard and barrier discussion panels want. Process safety vocabulary leans on chemical engineering fundamentals. Senior roles add offshore assurance and programme-spend defence.
Graduate HSSE entry turns on VJT judgement and values rounds.
Experienced loops add investigation depth and process-safety rigor.
Senior posts weight safety-case leadership, assurance and spend defence.
IT & Digital Technology Professional (Shell.ai & Platform Engineering)
IT & Digital TechnologyThe global IT organisation supports exploration-to-retail systems, and Shell.ai scales machine learning for subsurface, maintenance and trading. Cloud platform, data engineering and cybersecurity teams operate across global hubs. Predictive maintenance analytics for refineries and upstream assets is a flagship use case.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The VJT plus ODVI precede a technical assessment - a coding or cloud and architecture exercise. A behavioural interview anchored on values and collaboration follows. The final round may include a case presentation.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Python is the lingua franca of Shell.ai-style analytics screens, and SQL carries the data engineering work beneath them. AWS certification knowledge maps to cloud platform roles, with security fundamentals supporting cybersecurity posts. Timed coding practice covers the technical assessment format. Senior digital roles add platform strategy and cyber risk.
Graduate IT entry turns on the VJT and ODVI gate plus timed coding.
Experienced loops add cloud architecture depth and applied ML questions.
Senior posts weight platform strategy, cyber risk and leadership.
Commercial & Retail Professional (Shell Mobility & Lubricants)
Downstream & Mobility CommercialShell Mobility runs the UK fuels network, convenience retail and EV charging through Shell Recharge, while the lubricants business sells global brands. Commercial roles span account management, category marketing, site development and charging business development. Shell Energy retail supplies gas, power and broadband to UK consumers.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The VJT carries commercial-scenario emphasis before the ODVI. A case or panel interview follows on market and customer scenarios. The graduate programme finishes with a business-case presentation round.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Sales and persuasion fundamentals anchor the commercial interviews, and market analysis supports case preparation. Customer judgement scenarios arrive SJT-formatted inside the VJT work-challenge sections. Numerical practice covers the margin and volume arithmetic cases use. Senior commercial roles add margin risk and budget ownership.
Graduate commercial entry turns on the VJT and ODVI gate and the business-case round.
Experienced loops add account depth, negotiation and data fluency.
Senior posts weight P&L ownership, risk and category strategy.
Renewables Engineer (Offshore Wind & Hydrogen - R&ES)
Renewables & Energy SolutionsRenewables and Energy Solutions builds offshore wind - Hollandse Kust Noord operating and ScotWind acreage in development - plus hydrogen through Holland Hydrogen I. UK roles concentrate in London and Aberdeen supporting wind development and integration. The low-carbon portfolio spans e-fuels, carbon capture and electric mobility.
Slik ansetter Shell til denne typen stilling: The VJT plus ODVI precede a technical interview covering power systems and project development. The final remote presentation often takes an energy-transition topic. Values and sustainability motivation are probed explicitly.
Hvorfor denne pakken: Electrical fundamentals underpin the wind power-systems questions technical rounds open with. Energy-transition case work rewards structured critical thinking about trade-offs. Project cost framing supports the development-stage discussions. Senior roles add portfolio risk and budget ownership on multi-billion-pound programmes.
Graduate renewables entry turns on the VJT and ODVI gate plus fundamentals.
Experienced loops add power-systems depth and development experience.
Senior posts weight portfolio strategy, risk and budget ownership.
Verdier og rammeverk
Shell is anchored by three fundamental core values. The company places strong emphasis on contributing to sustainable development, balancing short-term execution with long-term environmental considerations, and operating transparently.
- Honesty: Show transparent communication and willingness to share difficult truths
- Integrity: Demonstrate ethical decision-making and consistency between words and actions
- Respect for People: Show collaborative behaviour, valuing diverse perspectives, and inclusive teamwork
Forslag til øvingsmoduler
Øvingsplaner
- Identify your stage: VJT, ODVI, or Final Assessment/Presentation
- If VJT: practise 10-15 SJT scenarios with values-based decision lens
- If ODVI: record yourself answering 3 competency questions using STAR format
- Learn Shell's three core values: Honesty, Integrity, Respect for People
- Prepare 3 STAR stories demonstrating these values
- Test your video setup, lighting, and internet connection
- Complete 2-3 full SJT practice tests with Shell values focus
- Practise personality/work style assessment format for consistency
- Record 5+ video answers to different competency questions
- Prepare 5 STAR stories covering different Shell values and competencies
- If presentation stage: prepare a structured 15-minute presentation
- Research Shell's energy transition strategy and sustainability goals
- Daily SJT practice with sustainability and ethics focus
- Multiple video recording practice sessions with review
- Build library of 7+ STAR stories mapped to Shell values
- Practise remote presentation delivery (timing, structure, Q&A)
- Conduct mock behavioral interviews via video
- Study Shell's General Business Principles document
- Research recent Shell projects, strategy, and energy transition plans
- Practise handling challenging follow-up questions on camera
- Master SJT format through daily practice with Shell values lens
- Achieve natural, confident video delivery through repeated recording
- Comprehensive STAR story bank (10+ stories) covering all competencies
- Multiple full presentation rehearsals with feedback
- Deep research into Shell operations, strategy, and industry position
- Practise full mock virtual assessment centre (presentation + interview)
- Study sustainable energy and energy transition topics
- Develop natural language for embedding Shell values into all responses
- Conduct mock interviews with different question styles
- Review and refine weakest areas based on practice performance
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