ExxonMobil PhD Chemical Engineer interview questions
based on 4 ratings - Updated Jan 28, 2020
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PhD Chemical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at ExxonMobil with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for PhD Chemical Engineer roles take an average of 4 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at ExxonMobil overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at ExxonMobil as a PhD Chemical Engineer according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
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I applied through college or university. I interviewed at ExxonMobil
Interview
Straightforward behavioral questions. They have a list of questions to assess a specific value. They will ask you a question and you have an option to pass and ask for another question. I am not sure if it is recommended to pass.
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at ExxonMobil (Pittsburgh, PA) in Sep 2015
Interview
This was an on campus interview. The interviewer was very easy to talk too and engaged in the conversation. A few questions surrounded my research, but most was focused on behavioral questions. It was a very standard interview. As a PhD candidate, they are more interested in learning about the skills and knowledge you have, and how that can be applied to their current research.
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at ExxonMobil in Sep 2013
Interview
1. Hiring starts with an on campus recruiting event during your school's career fair. 2. This is followed by online resume submission at their website at your designated university folder by the deadline stated, 2. Then participate in info session and on campus interview if selected, 3. Then wait to be invited for a phone interview which will come from more specific departments/locations which have current openings that fit your background...4....5...6...
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Question 1
Explain to me your situation on why you had an extended M.S. program prior to continuing with your current PhD program.