I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at ExxonMobil in Oct 2010
Interview
The interview process with ExxonMobil Canada for a student engineering position is a standard interview that consisted of situational and behavioural questions as well as questions regarding previous experience and its relevance to the position. Questions also consisted of a description of personal strengths and weaknesses. Interview takes about 1 hour.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever experienced an issue with a fellow employee in the work place where you had a disagreement or couldn't get work from that person. How did you deal with this situation to reach a specific goal?
Very long process from application to getting a reply from the Hiring Manager. Generally get computer generated replies in email. Very stringent processes, though have applied for a couple, still unable to get replies
The interview process was fairly standard overall. It started with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager interview and a few conversations with team members. The questions were mostly behavioral with some role-specific discussion. Communication was decent, though timing between steps could have been a little clearer.
This interview consists of two distinct parts, and the interviewer genuinely wants to understand your unique personality. Just remain calm, be yourself, and answer every single question with complete sincerity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please tell me about yourself and your background. Additionally, what specific projects have you completed in the past, and what methods do you typically use to effectively resolve a workplace conflict?