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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.

ℹ️ This preparation guide is independent and is not official Shell material. It summarises public candidate guidance and helps you practise similar skills and interview formats. Always follow the instructions in your own invitation email.
⚠️ Shell expects candidates to demonstrate honesty and integrity throughout the process. Complete all assessments independently. The VJT has consistency checks built into its personality sections.

📋 Ansettelsesprosessen

  • 1
    Online Application Oppgitt av arbeidsgiveren
    Submit application through Shell careers portal
    → Tailor application to role; highlight energy industry motivation
  • 2
    Shell Virtual Job Tryout (VJT) Oppgitt av arbeidsgiveren
    Comprehensive 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
  • 3
    On-Demand Video Interview (ODVI) Oppgitt av arbeidsgiveren
    Record answers to typically 5 motivational and competency-based questions
    → Practise structured STAR answers on camera; test setup in advance
  • 4
    Final Assessment Ofte omtalt
    Remote presentation and interview round, often as part of a virtual assessment centre
    → Prepare a structured presentation and practise handling Q&A
  • 5
    Offer & Onboarding Oppgitt av arbeidsgiveren
    Job offer and pre-employment checks
    → Respond within stated timeline

📝 Tester og vurderinger

Shell Virtual Job Tryout (VJT) Situasjonsvurdering

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
On-Demand Video Interview (ODVI) Videointervju

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
Work Style Assessment Personlighet

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

Remote Presentation

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
Values-Based Behavioral Interview

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 Engineering

Process 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.

🏛️ Verdier og rammeverk

Shell Core Values

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 Integrity Respect for People
  • 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

⏱️ 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

Vanlige spørsmål

What is the Shell Virtual Job Tryout (VJT)?
The VJT is a comprehensive multi-part online assessment with approximately 80 questions. It combines work challenge scenarios (SJT format), personality/background profiling, and a work style assessment designed to predict on-the-job performance at Shell.
What is ODVI?
ODVI stands for On-Demand Video Interview. You record answers to typically 5 motivational and competency-based questions. You have a set time to prepare and record each answer. It is asynchronous - you complete it in your own time within the deadline.
How should I prepare for the Shell VJT?
Practise situational judgement tests with a focus on Shell's values (Honesty, Integrity, Respect for People). The VJT measures decision-making through realistic scenarios. Think about what a collaborative, honest Shell employee would do in each situation.
What happens in the final Shell assessment?
The final stage typically involves a remote presentation on a given topic followed by a behavioral interview. It may be structured as a virtual assessment centre. You present via video conference and answer questions from a panel.
Does Shell's process differ for experienced hires vs graduates?
Yes. Graduates typically complete the full VJT battery plus ODVI. Experienced professionals may have a tailored assessment and more emphasis on technical/competency interviews. Always follow your specific invitation instructions.
What are Shell's core values?
Honesty, Integrity, and Respect for People. These are documented in Shell's General Business Principles and are assessed throughout the recruitment process.

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