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The document discusses Chevron's interview process and tips, including that they use a targeted selection philosophy and behavioral interviewing focusing on job-related skills. They recommend using the STAR method to answer behavioral questions by describing the situation, action, and results.

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Chevron Interview Process and Tips

The document discusses Chevron's interview process and tips, including that they use a targeted selection philosophy and behavioral interviewing focusing on job-related skills. They recommend using the STAR method to answer behavioral questions by describing the situation, action, and results.

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Chevron Interview Process

and Tips

© 2014 Chevron
The People We Hire
Strong Fundamentals in Geology - Science Drives the Business

Chevron offers a global and collaborative work experience


Focus on: Prefer:
ü Creativity and Enthusiasm ü Problem Solving Skills
ü Team Oriented ü Ability to Integrate Data
ü Networking ü Strong Academic Performance
ü Work Ethic ü Communication
•  Productive ü Leadership
•  Quality Work ü Mobility (jobs and/or locations)

Be ready to work with some of the best and brightest people


in locations around the world using leading edge technology
to explore and develop energy.

© 2014 Chevron 2
The Interviewing Process
Targeted Selection Philosophy

Interviews and selection procedures


focused on job-related information

STARs Motivational fit assessed


§  Situation or Task §  Job Fit
§  Action §  Organizational Fit
§  Results §  Location Fit

Permian Basin

© 2014 Chevron
How Behavioral Interviewing Works

§  Recruiters use open-ended questions to assess


candidates.
§  Recruiters ask how the interviewee acted in specific
situations.
§  Past behavior is the best predictor of future
performance.
§  Opportunity for candidates to show performance skills
such as problem solving, communication and critical
thinking.

© 2014 Chevron 4
STAR Method

§  When answering behavioral questions, always provide the


following:

§  Situation or Task: Detail the situation or task you were involved
in. Address who, what, where, when and how.
§  Action: Elaborate on YOUR action and contribution to the task
§  Results: Thoroughly explain results, accomplishments.
Quantify.

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Sample Behavioral Questions

§  Have you had to convince a team to work on a project they


weren’t thrilled about? How did you do it?
§  Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you
achieved it.
§  Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a
problem.
§  When you worked on multiple projects, how did you prioritize?
§  How did you handle meeting a tight deadline?
§  How have you handled a difficult situation with a supervisor or
professor?

© 2014 Chevron 6
Avoid these types of answers

§  Theoretical: “I would have, I could


have….”
§  Opinions: What you believe in
§  Vague Statements: “Many times, most
of the time, usually…”
§  No information: single word or yes/no
answers.

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