The Shell Assessment Day interview is stage 3 of 3 in the Shell interview process, after the One-Way Video Interview. Format: Case study, presentation and interviews (per earlier public reports; varies by country). We do not yet hold a verified 2027 report of this stage.
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What the Assessment Day tests
Earlier public reports describe a final assessment day with a business case study and presentation, a group exercise, an in-tray style exercise and competency-based interviews, with assessors looking for problem solving, communication, teamwork and commercial awareness. Practise structured case answers with Fermi estimation questions.
How to prepare for the Assessment Day
- Structure the case. Objective, options, numbers, risks, recommendation, in that order.
- Know the energy transition story. Commercial awareness questions often go to how Shell balances oil and gas with lower-carbon businesses.
Final-week checklist
- Online test: 8 most/least scenarios, an 8-question Resources simulation, 13 self-ratings, 55 statement pairs
- Read the Resources tab for approvers and email formats
- Be honest on 'never' and 'always' statements
- Video: feedback, a disagreement, why Shell and Powering Progress; 3 minutes each, retakes allowed
- Assessment day (reported): case, presentation, group exercise, interviews
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Shell Assessment Day interview?
It is stage 3 of 3 in the Shell interview process, after the One-Way Video Interview. Format: Case study, presentation and interviews (per earlier public reports; varies by country). We do not yet hold a verified 2027 report of this stage. Earlier public reports describe a final assessment day with a business case study and presentation, a group exercise, an in-tray style exercise and competency-based interviews, with assessors looking for problem solving, communication, teamwork and commercial awareness.
How should I prepare for the Shell Assessment Day interview?
Structure the case. Objective, options, numbers, risks, recommendation, in that order. Know the energy transition story. Commercial awareness questions often go to how Shell balances oil and gas with lower-carbon businesses.
What comes after the Assessment Day?
Nothing: it is the last of the 3 stages QuantVault maps for Shell.
Practice the Shell Assessment Day round
Open the round in the Shell funnel: the round notes, prep, and every other stage of the process.