Murphy Oil Corporation Interview Questions
& Process

I went through two rounds of interviews. Each round involved a SQL test with two questions each, which were basic but tricky. The entire interview took about 30 minutes, with 10 minutes dedicated to general interview questions and the rest for the test.

The HR department kept in touch throughout the entire application. They set up the interview and followed up until the job offer was made. The questions were all about my past experience, and then there was another interview with other people from the department.

The first part was a video call with the team. After that, I had an in-person meeting with some of the team members and the hiring manager. It was pretty conversational, and honestly, the team seemed a bit unsure about what exactly they were looking for.

I applied at Murphy's for about a year and a half before finally getting an interview. I got a call some weeks after applying, and the interview was two days later. It took place outside by the gas pumps with the store manager and his boss. They were 15 minutes late. They seemed to have already decided to hire me because they didn't ask many questions, probably because I only have a couple years of experience. They spent most of the time explaining the job and how they promote from within. They asked if I wanted part-time or full-time, but said they only hire part-time cashiers, though I'd get full-time hours. They asked where I was working and when I could start, and I said I'd give two weeks' notice, which they really liked and admired. They emphasized the priority of being able to cover shifts on short notice. They also stressed that selling is mandatory, like informing customers about sales on water or cigarettes. They asked if I could pass a drug test. The store manager took my license for a background check while his boss and I chatted about the job. The boss asked about my background, and I disclosed a theft conviction. He said he wanted to hire me regardless and respected my honesty, but couldn't approve the background check himself. They really liked me and mentioned the starting pay of $8.00/hour, but I negotiated it higher. They said they'd call pending the higher-ups' decision on my background check and that I'd take the drug test then. I thanked them for the opportunity. The whole thing involved both of them interviewing me outside, explaining the job, and taking my license for background info. I dressed nicely for the interview. Edit: I got a call a few days later saying they couldn't hire me because the system rejected my background check, and they were sorry because they both wanted to give me a chance. He mentioned the system rejects it and deletes you, and he couldn't override it or provide contact info to do so, suggesting they rely heavily on the system.