Marathon Petroleum Mock Interview

Practice 30 Marathon Petroleum interview questions covering operations, safety protocols, and refinery experience.

Question 16 of 30

What can you tell me about Marathon Petroleum's core values?

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This is where the interviewer wants to see that you've taken the time and initiative to do some advance research. Show that you have a general understanding of what the Marathon Petroleum culture is like and the values that are important to the company.

Michelle Clark

"From my research, I can tell you that Marathon values five key concepts: health and safety; environmental stewardship; integrity; corporate citizenship; and diversity and inclusion. All of these values are personally important to me as well when looking for an employer, and I believe I could be very successful at Marathon as a result."

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It's a two-part answer. First, we must remember what Marathon's Code represents: Trust, Respect, Dignity, and Honesty.

All of Marathon's Core Values are built on their code. The Core Values represent five categories.
1. Health and Safety
2. Environmental stewardship
3. Integrity
4. Corporate citizenship
5. Diversity and Inclusion

Mary's Feedback

Great response in indicating you have done your research! Consider adding a personalized perspective around the company's core values.

Marathon Petroleum's Code of Ethics and Core Values are ones that I align closely with. Through the standards of Trust, Respect, Dignity, and Honesty, the Core Values are built to represent five categories: 1. Health and Safety. 2. Environmental Stewardship. 3. Integrity. 4. Corporate Citizenship. 5. Diversity and Inclusion. Working for an organization with strong core values is important to me because of the pride and responsibility I take in my work and employer.

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30Marathon Petroleum Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me about your education and how it relates to the oil, gas, or energy sector.

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

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

4.What can you tell me about the midstream segment of Marathon Petroleum's business?

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

Marathon Petroleum Mock Interview

What can you tell me about Marathon Petroleum's core values?

30Marathon Petroleum Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me about your education and how it relates to the oil, gas, or energy sector.

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

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

4.What can you tell me about the midstream segment of Marathon Petroleum's business?

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

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

7.Marathon Petroleum operates in many countries. What is your experience working with a diverse group of people?

8.Marathon Petroleum has a serious commitment to safety. How will you help us to uphold this commitment?

9.Can you tell me any of the positive results of Marathon Petroleum's values-based approach to doing business?

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

11.As a manager, what is your greatest weakness?

12.What is OPEC, and why does it matter?

13.How are crude oil prices determined?

14.What questions do you have for me?

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

16.What can you tell me about Marathon Petroleum's core values?

17.If you were hired today, what would you accomplish first?

18.Do you think it is possible to be a good team member, yet disagree with the leader?

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

20.Why is this job with Marathon Petroleum right for you at this time in your career?

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

22.What can you tell me about the Marathon family of brands and products?

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

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

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

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

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

28.What is the difference between a leader and a manager?

29.What can you tell me about the refining and marketing segment of Marathon Petroleum's business?

30.The environment is fast-paced and challenging at Marathon Petroleum. How do you determine priorities when you have multiple projects due?