Marathon Oil Interview Questions
& Process
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Marathon Oil
Chemical Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a pretty standard interview process, but they relied heavily on STAR method questions. My advice? Just review common interview questions and have your answers ready. Everyone I interacted with was really friendly and understanding, and they gave me space to think when I needed it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you encountered adversity and how you navigated it?
Marathon Oil
Geoscience Technician
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I found this job on a job board and they emailed me to come in for an initial interview at their Houston office. The first interview was super casual and we met in the coffee shop downstairs. They asked pretty general questions to see if I was a good fit and it lasted a bit less than an hour. I heard back about a week later for the second round. The second round had multiple interviews, four sessions with two people each, and they asked more specific, job-related questions. Each session was about 30 minutes. After that, I waited another week but didn't get an offer.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about a time you faced a technical challenge?
- What are your biggest concerns regarding this position?
Marathon Oil
Facilities Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process was quite a hassle, dealing with 4 different HR people who kept passing me around. I traveled from out of state, and the HR person wasn't even aware of this, making travel reimbursement a confusing issue. I had to arrange my own transport, ending up driving 8 hours for a Friday afternoon interview. The interviewers were nice, though one mentioned they'd rather be elsewhere. It was a panel interview with mostly technical questions about my background. I never received an offer or even a rejection notice. Follow-ups for the job status were met with vague responses. Despite the effort and travel, I got no feedback or reimbursement.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share your least favorite subject in school and explain the reason behind it?
Marathon Oil
Accounting Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I initially connected with the company at my university's career fair, where they encouraged me to apply online. After a two-week waiting period, I received an email inviting me for an interview, which I scheduled at the school. Current and former interns were present in the waiting area, engaging in conversations and answering any questions we had about Marathon or the role. Subsequently, we were led to a room where two women were waiting. They primarily focused on my resume, asking questions about its contents and a few behavioral questions. The atmosphere was quite relaxed and enjoyable.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you elaborate on the details of your resume?
- Could you answer some behavioral questions related to your resume?
Marathon Oil Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Marathon Oil interview reports.
“What is Reynold's number, and how would an engineer utilize it?”
Read reports →“Could you explain Young's modulus and its practical application for an engineer?”
Read reports →“Why do you want to work as a lawyer when you could make significantly more money as a landman?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about Marathon Oil?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the distinction between corporate and asset level needs?”
Read report →“Could you share your least favorite subject in school and explain the reason behind it?”
Read report →“How would you respond to someone who raises concerns about dwindling oil supplies and the recent negative perception of the oil and gas industry?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on having a completely open office floorplan?”
Read report →“What would you do if your immediate supervisor is not complying with stated standards?”
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