ExxonMobil video interview questions (2026-2027)
11 researched questions — 11 reported by real candidates or published by ExxonMobil. Updated August 2026.
1Tell me about yourself.
Reported by multiple candidatesPast behaviorReported independently by multiple candidates.
Practice this in the mock2Tell us about a time when you made an adjustment to a task.
Reported by multiple candidatesPast behaviorReported independently by multiple candidates.
Practice this in the mock3Have you ever sold an idea to your coworkers, and how did that go?
Reported by multiple candidatesPast behaviorReported independently by multiple candidates.
Practice this in the mock4Describe a mistake you made in your previous job.
Reported by multiple candidatesPast behaviorReported independently by multiple candidates.
Practice this in the mock5What skills or experience do you think you could bring to this role?
Reported by multiple candidatesPast behaviorReported independently by multiple candidates.
Practice this in the mock6UK graduate scheme (live Skype screen, not a recorded video): Tell me about a time you used numerical data to achieve a result.
Reported by multiple candidatesPast behaviorReported for the UK graduate scheme.
Practice this in the mock7UK graduate scheme (live Skype screen, not a recorded video): Give an example of working with a difficult person and how you handled it.
Reported by multiple candidatesPast behaviorReported for the UK graduate scheme.
Practice this in the mock8What can ExxonMobil offer you over the next five years to keep you motivated?
9What kind of environment do you like to work in?
Reported by a candidatePast behaviorReported for a first-round recorded video.
Practice this in the mock10What has been your greatest professional success?
Reported by a candidatePast behaviorReported for a first-round recorded video.
Practice this in the mock11Budapest/GBC finance and accounting roles: expect the recorded set to close with basic accounting questions; no individual wordings were recoverable from candidate reports, so revise core accounting fundamentals rather than memorising items.
Reported by a candidatePast behaviorReported by a candidate; current applicability may vary.
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The ExxonMobil hiring process at a glance
- 1Application — Choose the specific role and location; keep the job reference and submitted resume.
- 2Assessment, when required — The timing and test format depend on your hiring route.
- 3Interviews — Prepare for your discipline and the interview format in your invitation.
- 4Decision and checks — Selection and applicable pre-employment checks follow the local hiring process.
Timed mock interview
The ExxonMobil mock uses these researched questions in a one-way video format — 30 seconds to prepare, recorded answers, scored against our calibrated benchmark. Your video never leaves your device.
Take the ExxonMobil mock interviewHow the ExxonMobil hiring process works
ExxonMobil assessments depend on the job and location. Operations applicants have an official test preparation guide; professional applicants may receive a preliminary aptitude assessment before role-specific interviews. Use the vacancy and invitation to identify your route.
The published India guidance describes several possible interview types. A preliminary phone or Zoom conversation can precede virtual or in-person interviews. Technical interviews examine problem solving; behavioral interviews explore collaboration and responsibility. Research candidates may present their work to researchers. Interviewers review the evidence before management confirms a hiring decision.
The Carlsbad vacancy gives a practical example of test administration. After applying, use the assessment pop-up or find the vacancy in the Jobs Applied section of your profile. Complete it by the specified deadline; the posting explains how previous eligible results may be mapped to another operations requisition. Wait for the hiring team’s review rather than treating a test result as an interview booking.
About this research
- Researched questions
- 11 — 11 officially published or candidate-reported
- Typical format
- One-way video; a common setup is 30s prep + ~2 min answers. Employers configure their own timing, question count, and retakes.
- Research updated
- August 2026 · part of our evidence-labeled video-interview question bank
Best-supported scope: Finance, accounting and business/financial analyst roles at ExxonMobil's Budapest Global Business Center, where candidates report a pre-recorded one-way video interview early in the pipeline. UK engineering and chemical-engineering graduate hiring is explicitly out of scope for one-way video: every graduate report describes a live interview instead.
These are questions you may encounter — paraphrased from public, dated sources. No one can guarantee the exact questions in your interview, and we never claim to.
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Sources reviewed
- Glassdoor — ExxonMobil Budapest interview reports (automated video interview, 6 questions, timings)
- Glassdoor — ExxonMobil Business Analyst interview reports (6-question video, written assignments)
- Glassdoor — ExxonMobil Financial Analyst interview reports (pre-recorded questions by different individuals)
- Glassdoor — ExxonMobil main interview page (Jan 2022 first-round recorded video items; later live rounds)
- ExxonMobil official — Careers in Bengaluru hiring process (resume review, assessments, interview rounds)
- The Student Room — ExxonMobil UK graduate threads (live ~10-minute Skype screen, competency questions)
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