Yes, it is hard to get a job at Exxon Mobil. The company is known to have an extremely rigorous hiring process with a possibility of up to five interviews in total. Exxon Mobil also has higher-than-average salaries for most of its positions, making it a competitive place to work.
To get a job at Exxon Mobil, you should apply online via the Exxon Mobil career page. You will be asked to make a profile if you don't already have one. Typically, qualified candidates are contacted within two to eight weeks (although some positions have a longer hiring timeframe) to set up an interview.
For most positions, a preliminary assessment is required. This may include language, mechanical or technical, or analytical aptitude assessments. Interviews will be one-on-one with the recruitment team as well as multiple hiring team interviews.
Interview types may include:
Skype panel interview to gauge interest and get a better sense of your qualifications
On-site panel interviews that are either technical or research-based. Technical interviews will be focused on how you approach problems and arrive at solutions Research-based interviews will require you to present your research or thesis to a panel of experienced researchers
Collaboration and leadership interviews to understand your ability to work in teams across disciplines. They want you to share your actions, responsibilities, and results in different circ*mstances
Use the STAR method for answering the questions for the collaboration and leadership interviews:
Situation (S): Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. Keep the amount of detail appropriate and keep the focus on you. Use a specific event or situation, do not give a generalized description
Task (T): What goal were you working toward? (Again be specific!)
See AlsoNigeriaAction (A): Describe the actions that you took to address the situation. What specific steps did YOU take and what was YOUR particular contribution?
Result (R): Describe the outcome and feel free to take credit for your accomplishments. Explain what happened, how the event ended, and what you learned.
You have to be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma to work for Exxon Mobil; however, some corporate positions require at least a bachelor's degree and experience.
Operator positions are among the easiest to obtain at Exxon Mobil. A high school diploma or the equivalent is required as well as a valid driver's license and safe driving skills. You must be able to work in various locations (both indoors and outdoors) and in a variety of conditions and temperatures.
You must be willing to attend and complete required training courses and work within established company and regulatory procedures. Knowledge of emergency response procedures and DOT motor carrier regulations is essential. The annual average salary is $58,000.
Architect and engineering positions are among the most difficult to obtain with Exxon Mobil. Most of these positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree and an impressive work portfolio. At the senior level, many architect and engineering positions average an annual salary of over $200,000.
For a naval architect and marine engineer position, a bachelor's degree in naval architecture, offshore engineering, or ocean engineering is required. An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) is preferred. You must have five to 10 years of experience with naval architecture and marine engineering related to the oil and gas industry.
Strong knowledge of floating asset types (Spar, TLP, FPSO, etc) is required as well as concept description, features, and applications. You must be willing to travel including for possible long-term assignments overseas. The average salary is $260,000 per year.
Typical annual salary ranges for positions at Exxon Mobil are:
Automotive sales executive: $106,000
Financial accounting manager: $256,000
Talent acquisition manager: $130,000
Product owner: $113,000
