I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at ConocoPhillips (Houston, TX) in Nov 2011
Interview
So, this is after they fly you down for an onsite interview. It involves about 5 different interviews strung out throughout the day, and a presentation you have to give likely on your thesis.
The ideal candidate would be a geologist that did a thesis on shale plays, using numerous types of data including geophysical. Experience with Petra would be a huge plus, and be sure to mention how successful you have been working in a team environment in the past.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at ConocoPhillips (Calgary, AB)
Interview
Single interview with two supervisors and an HR rep. Heavy use of the STAR style of answers to some fairly standard questions, such as what is your greatest strength, describe a time when x.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation where you encountered conflict and how you resolved it?
I applied online. I interviewed at ConocoPhillips (Calgary, AB) in Feb 2013
Interview
Phone interview
training and certifications
How do i work well on a team
How do you manage cultural differences?
face to face interview
training and certifications
How do i work well on a team
How do you manage cultural differences?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General questions nothing special
training and certifications
How do i work well on a team
How do you manage cultural differences?
training and certifications
How do i work well on a team
How do you manage cultural differences?
I applied online. I interviewed at ConocoPhillips (Houston, TX)
Interview
Applied online though the company's website. I received a call back about 1 week later inviting me for an in-person interview. The interview consisted of a combination of technical questions related to my dissertation research and HR-style questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time when you were faced with a challenge and came up with a unique solution.