LyondellBasell Interview Questions
Go Back1. Budget is important for LyondellBasell. What was the greatest cost-cutting measurement you accomplished at your previous employer?
2. Tell me a little bit about yourself.
3. What is your current salary?
4. LyondellBasell has seasons of peak times where the workload is high. How do you handle a larger than average workload?
5. What decisions did you routinely make in your last position?
6. List the top 3 skills that you have acquired in your last role.
7. We are asking for 8 years of industry experience and you have just 5. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?
8. How would your co-workers describe your attention to detail?
9. Tell me about a time when you took the initiative to improve work related procedures.
10. When have you used an inventive method to stretch company resources beyond the normal level?
11. How do you define success?
12. What work situations excite and motivate you?
13. Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.
14. We value a harmonious culture within LyondellBasell. How do you handle conflict in the workplace?
15. Why is this job with LyondellBasell right for you at this time in your career?
16. At LyondellBasell we put safety first when it comes to our employees and the handling of our products. How important is safety to you?
17. At LyondellBasell we ask for active contribution from our employees. Tell me about a contribution you made to the last team you worked on.
18. When have you had to shift your priorities in response to sudden changes?
19. When have you faced an unexpecting difficulty?
20. What accomplishment do you believe was the most difficult for you to achieve?
21. If you were hired today, what would you accomplish first?
22. What do you know about the workplace culture here at LyondellBasell?
23. At LyondellBasell we try to hire people who want to stay with us long term. What are your long term career plans and how do we fit into your plans?
24. At LyondellBasell we try to hire individuals dedicated to their own professional development. If you could take any related coursework, what would you choose?
25. In your opinion, what do you think has been the biggest change in the chemicals industry in the past 10 years?
26. Do you have experience when it comes to appropriate shipping and handling of chemicals and other potentially toxic products?
27. Tell me about any safety related training you have received when it comes to the handling of chemicals and other toxic substances.
28. At LyondellBasell we take every step possible to be a leader in our industry. In your opinion, who are our competitors and what sets us apart from them?
29. In your chemicals career have you ever experienced a chemical related emergency such as a spill or injured co-worker due to exposure?
30. In the chemical industry there is always potential for dangerous spills and exposure to toxic chemicals. Are you willing to work in an industry that poses this type of risk?