hi my name is Joshua Brown from the interview training company howt become.com and in this presentation I will teach you how to pass your shell interview so if you have a shell interview coming up and you need to prepare for both the most common and tough company interview questions for any Ro at Shell worldwide then please make sure you watch this video from start to finish cuz I'm going to help you to stand out and succeed to achieve that goal this is what I'll cover I'll start off by giving you a list of shell interview questions that I strongly recommend you prepare for I'll provide you with example high-scoring answers to those questions to then help you to succeed I'll also make sure to give you some essential tips for passing your Show interview before finally telling you how you can download further resources including all of the answers to help you to prepare and just very quickly please don't forget to subscribe to my channel because I want to help you to pass your Show interview and I can only do that if you are subscribed and please don't forget to hit that like button because this tells me you find these tutorials useful okay let's start off by looking at that first Show interview question that I recommend you prepare for which is introduce yourself now this interview question often phased as tell me about yourself is one that is commonly asked straight away and it's your opportunity to talk about the skills and qualities that you have not what goes on in your home life or your personal life instead focus on your passion for this role and the experience that you can bring and don't forget to talk about the energy industry and how Shell's Ambitions match your your own and finally describe how you're going to add value to the Shell brand in the job row itself now something I strongly recommend you do is make sure you download the job description and focus on telling the interviewer or the hiring manager how your skills match those that they have listed on that job description so for example if they say they want someone who is a collaborator or someone who's hardworking and professional make sure you use those exact words throughout your shell influ aners and you can also impress the h manager by mentioning key facts about shell in your answer such as their powering progress actions and Ambitions such as their powering progress actions and Ambitions of working to the UN sustainable development goals or you can mention their increasing sustainable energy focus and they aim to be a net zero Company by 2050 these will all really make you stand out and show that you're committed to Shell and you care about the job role and their company so here is a great example answer to help you here we go introduce yourself thank you for inviting me to be interviewed for this position at Shell today I am a creative and Innovative individual who constantly seeks to develop and grow in my job role I'm excited about working in a big team and I want to work for a company that will make the most of my abilities and give me the tools I need to execute my job well I naturally solve problems I embrace change in a positive way and I have an inquisitive mind about the energy industry and the prospects that lie ahead you are a Forward Thinking organization that has made a significant impact in a competitive market in particular I've been impressed by your powering progress Ambitions where you are protecting and enhancing biodiversity and working to contribute to the UN sustainable development goals there are currently many Global challenges including those related to inequality and poverty and I fully support your belief that the supply of affordable dependable and sustainable energy is pivotal for addressing this you also aim to tackle climate change and accelerate your goal of Net Zero Ambitions this is something that aligns to my own ethos as I believe we all have a part to play in the environment and the future of the world that we live in I thoroughly reviewed the job description for this position and I completely certain that I can not only hit the ground running in the rooll right away but I can also contribute in a constructive way to the Shell team for a very long time ahead if you hire me you can counter me to work hard live up to your three simple values of Integrity respect and honesty and be dedicated to helping you reach your business and financial goals and I'll be proud to work for the shell brand wow what a really powerful way to answer that opening interview question introduce yourself or sometimes as I mentioned it's worded as tell me about yourself let's now take a look at the next Shell interview question which is why do you want to work in the energy industry now for this question your answer should focus on the future of the energy industry it is moving away from fossil fuel and towards more sustainable energy in which shell is a leading organization in setting a plan to achieve this including its net zero emissions ambition you should also demonstrate that you want to create a better environment for the future so here is a great example answer to help you why do you want to work in the energy industry simply put I want to work in a role that makes a difference working in the energy industry will enable me to help work towards creating a better environment for not just my generation but for the generation of my family and their families to come shell not only has a goal of reaching net zero emissions it wants the world to reach Net Zero and it's investing heavily in renewable energy reimagining energy for both people and the planet by working in the energy industry and for Shell in particular I will be part of the solution and I will take immense pride in my work now don't go anywhere as I still have more interview questions and answers to give you but when you're ready click that Link in the top right hand corner it take you through to my website howtobecometv viw okay here's the next question for you tell me about a time when you influence A Change by only asking questions now during your Show interview you will be required to answer compy based or behavioral interview questions like this one now my advice is to structure your answers using the the star method when you answer any tough behavioral interview question and the star method stands for s for situation what was the situation you found yourself in T is for task what was the task that needed to be carried out a is for Action what action did you take to achieve the task and R is for result what was the end result following your actions now for this question in particular I recommend that you demonstrate one of Shell's Three core values and they are Integrity respect and honesty so make sure your example showcases you upholding the value that you choose and that your example ends with a positive result so here is a fantastic answer to help you tell me about a time when you influenc a change by only asking questions whilst in a team meeting at my previous employment we were discussing and looking to select a catering company to provide for the cafeteria at our offices the decision was between two different providers the first was a local brand serving freshly made salads and baguettes providing vegan gluten dairy and egg-free Alternatives the second company provided prepackaged sandwiches and pastries and no gluten or dairyfree Alternatives the majority of my colleagues at the meeting were in favor of the second cater due to their rates being cheaper personally I was unhappy with this decision as I was aware that there were several employees in our various departments that had gluten and dairy intolerances and allergies not not only did I feel this was morally wrong but I also felt that it contradicted the company's principal value of inclusion and respect for others I saw it as my task to be a voice for inclusivity I went on to ask the team two questions firstly I asked if they felt it was fair for some of our colleagues to be unable to buy food from the canteen to which they agreed that this was wrong secondly I asked how they would feel if they had a dietary requirement that was overlooked by their place of work I went on to explain that I would feel let down and singled out should this happen to me they agreed and by the end of the meeting a unanimous decision was made that all employees should be able to utilize the convenience of a canteen lunch I was really happy with this result as to me respecting others is something that I feel is crucial inside and outside the workplace let's take a look at another company based question and that is tell me about a time when you made the right decision now effective decision- making is a quality that all hiring managers will want to see demonstrated in your interview they want to see you have the confidence to make decisions that will positively impact their company my tip is to provide an example of where you made an effective decision despite resistance from other people so here is a great example answer to help you tell me about a time when you made the right decision during a client project in a prior role it was quickly becoming clear that the project manager had under under budgeted and we were close to maxing out our plan costs even though the project was still someway from completion the project manager had held a team meeting and asked for any ideas of where we could cut costs or better utilize the resources we already had two team members suggested that in order to save time and money we use a subpar product for one of the Project's components I opposed and explain that this kind of proposition went against my own personal ideals of integrity honesty and professionalism I said that if we use a product part that was of inferior quality not only could this be harmful but if the client found out it would irreparably harm the organization's brand after I voiced my worries everyone concurred that we should stick to using the same products that were pertinent to the project and met the criteria set to the client I am the type of person who will always weigh up the risks and consequences of any decision I make and in this instance I felt it was important to the Integrity of myself and the company that the client got what they were expecting and that we didn't compromise on the reputation of the company and the services we offered wow what a great example to use when answering that interview question Tell me about a time when you made the right decision you can see from that answer that it demonstrates effective decision- making by showing that you carefully weigh up the risks and consequences of your decisions and that you put the reputation and the Future Good of the organization above everything else else let's take a look at the next Shell interview question which is why do you want to work for Shell now it is vital that your answer to this interview question is a really strong one the hiring manager will want to know that your values match that of Shell's respect Integrity honesty plus a safety first approach to all that you do the hiring manager will also want to know that you want stable employment and that you have a genuine interest in shell and the job row itself so let's take a look at a fantastic example answer to help you why do you want to work for Shell Shell's Journey started back in 1833 and it now operates in over 70 countries and has over 82,000 employees worldwide the reasons it has succeeded are due to its evolution by hiring excellent employees and by catering to the needs of its consumers I want to work at Shell because of its International reputation for being a leading Energy company that is fronting the way in transforming to a net zero company you are well known for providing exceptional customer service and I admire the fact that you have cultivated an inclusive environment and the fact that I think I'll be able to learn develop and grow here while cooperating with other like-minded individuals we spend a lot of time at work therefore I want to be surrounded by likeminded individuals that are committed to growing as a team and focusing on providing the energy of the future additionally the the three shell values are a great match for me as they are all the principles that ring true to my style of working respect honesty and integrity and also the fact that you put Safety First in all that you do shell is among the finest places to work due to the culture that has been developed around these values I'm at the point in my life where I'm looking for stable long-term employment and if I succeed I know I'll be able to have a good career in a rewarding workplace here at Shell now in preparation for your Show interview you I also recommend you prepare answers to the following questions describe a situation when you noticed a member of your team wasn't working to the same standards as everyone else where do you see yourself in 5 years time what is your biggest weakness why should we give the position to you and not someone else do you prefer working as part of a team or are you better working alone tell me about a time when you didn't like a particular project plan task or process what are the core values of shell and what makes us different from other competing Brands describe a situation when you've had to work Under Pressure I see there have been some gaps in your employment can you explain these describe a situation you were in where you had to overcome a difficult obstacle or challenging task how did you adapt to meet the needs of the business what are your strengths describe a situation when it was necessary to adapt your communication style to get your message or point of view across so the next next thing to do if you would like to download example answers to these and all of the toughest shell strength-based and comy based interview questions is to please make sure you click that button in the top right hand corner of this video right now and head through to my website how.com where we can download these slides and get access to 21 shell interview questions and high-scoring answers to each question in a PDF guide you can literally have access and the slides within your inbox within 2 minutes from now and it's guaranteed to help you prepare effectively for your interview and also more importantly put you ahead of the competition I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial please don't forget to subscribe as I'm on a mission to help as many people as possible pass their job interviews and I can only do that if you are subscribed and please also hit that like button as that encourages me to make more videos just like this one if you have any questions regarding any job interview please feel free to put these in the comment section below the video where I will get back to you and finally if you'd like to connect with me on LinkedIn I've put my LinkedIn Link in the description below it's always great to connect with like-minded professionals such as yourself thank you so much for watching I wish you all the best of your interview have a fantastic day