What is Shell Graduate Programme Stage One?

Shell's official graduate guidance describes Stage One as a Virtual Job Tryout followed by an On-Demand Interview. Shell says the Virtual Job Tryout gives role simulations and evaluates fit, then candidates record answers in the On-Demand Interview.

How long does Shell Graduate Programme Stage One take?

Shell's official guidance says the Virtual Job Tryout and On-Demand Interview take approximately 40 minutes together. The On-Demand Interview must be completed within 7 days from receiving the invitation, unless your own invitation says otherwise.

What competencies should I prepare for Shell?

Shell describes CAR competencies: Capacity, Achievement and Relationships. PrepRun maps practice feedback to analytical problem solving, learning from feedback, delivery of results and working effectively in a diverse team.

Shell Graduate Programme

Practise Shell's Virtual Job Tryout and On-Demand Interview before Stage One.

Shell's official graduate guidance describes Stage One as a Virtual Job Tryout followed by an On-Demand Interview. PrepRun helps you rehearse the pressure: simulations, recorded answers, transcript coaching and CAR-style behavioural feedback.

Practise the interview Open Shell game pack

Quick answer: prepare for a roughly 40-minute Stage One flow: Virtual Job Tryout simulations, then an On-Demand Interview where you record answers. Shell says interview completion is within 7 days from invitation; always follow your own invite.

Example answer review

Turn a broad example into a clear CAR answer.

Practise for Shell

QuestionTell me about a time you worked effectively with a diverse team.

Editable transcript excerpt

“I described the group’s work, but my own action and the outcome were not clear.”

Coach rating3/5

Coaching cue: state your action, the tension you resolved and the result for the team.

Virtual Job Tryout

Practise workplace judgement, problem solving and how you respond to role-like simulations. PrepRun's Teamchat and work-style tasks are useful warm-ups.

On-Demand Interview

Record timed answers with camera/mic check, editable transcript and AI coaching. Focus on concise examples, not memorised scripts.

CAR competencies

Map each answer to Capacity, Achievement and Relationships: analyse situations, learn from feedback, deliver results and work with diverse teams.

What to practise this week

One answer on analytical problem solving: issue, options, recommendation, impact.
One answer on learning from feedback and adapting quickly.
One answer on building relationships across a diverse team.
A 90-second version of every answer in case the real timer is shorter.

PrepRun is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Shell. Shell, Virtual Job Tryout and On-Demand Interview names are used descriptively; your official Shell invitation is the source of truth.

Sources: Shell Graduate Programme and Shell application process.