Process Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Shell with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 65% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Process Engineer roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 25 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Shell overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Shell as a Process Engineer according to 25 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 26%
One on one interview: 18%
Skills test: 14%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Personality test: 6%
Background check: 6%
Drug test: 4%
Group panel interview: 4%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Shell (Calgary, AB) in Nov 2025
Interview
First, online video behaviour questions
After four weeks, I received phone screening asking about some personal information and then set up a video interview
No more update after that phone call
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Past experience, some technical questions about process simulation based on my past experience
It was easy—nothing to worry about. Just be your own self. SAY TRUTH AND REALITY. The company is interested in you, which is why they are calling. Take a deep breath and then answer all the questions. Answer systematically.