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What is API gravity, and how is it calculated?

API gravity is American Institute Petroleum gravity. In short, it is a measure used to determine the weight of petroleum liquids compared to water. Here, the interviewer is not looking for you to give a math or physics lesson. They want to know that you are aware of basic terms and what they mean. Keep your response brief, and easy to follow.

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30 ConocoPhillips Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. What is API gravity, and how is it calculated?

  • 2. Is compensation the most important factor for you when taking a new job?

  • 3. What is your personal mission statement?

  • 4. What is the difference between a leader and a manager?

  • 5. What can you tell me about some of the ways ConocoPhillips encourages diversity and inclusion?

  • 6. What have you done to improve your oil and gas knowledge in the last year?

  • 7. When given an important assignment, how do you approach handling it?

  • 8. Tell me how you brought value to your most recent position.

  • 9. What type of work environment allows you to be the most productive?

  • 10. How important are ConocoPhillips' conservation partnerships to the company's overall success?

  • 11. Would you be willing to work over 40 hours a week?

  • 12. Why is this job with ConocoPhillips right for you at this time in your career?

  • 13. When have you had to make a split second decision? How do you react under unexpected pressure?

  • 14. When have you been asked to perform a function or complete a task in which you had little or no experience in doing?

  • 15. What is the most significant achievement you have on the horizon?

  • 16. What can you tell me about the ConocoPhillips SPIRIT values?

  • 17. Which is the leading publication or resource that you use for up-to-date news on the oil and gas sector?

  • 18. What questions do you have for me?

  • 19. What have you learned about the ConocoPhillips Biodiversity Action Plan?

  • 20. What is OPEC, and why does it matter?

  • 21. Oil has different categories. Name a few.

  • 22. Tell me about a time when you witnessed unsafe behavior in the field. What did you do?

  • 23. What is most exciting to you about ConocoPhillips' new international ventures?

  • 24. ConocoPhillips has a serious commitment to safety. How will you help us to uphold this commitment?

  • 25. ConocoPhillips operates in many countries. Are you eligible to travel and work around the world?

  • 26. Documentation is crucial in this role. Rate your documentation abilities from 1-10 while supporting your answer.

  • 27. At ConocoPhillips, we are committed to Living by our Principles; how can you see evidence of this?

  • 28. This role requires extensive knowledge of pipeline systems and oil well machinery. How well do you understand this complicated equipment?

  • 29. With which industry-related computer programs are you most familiar?

  • 30. You will often be working cross-departmentally. Tell me about a time you worked successfully with people outside of your department.