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Shell Graduate Programme

Discover the advantages of the Shell Graduate Programme and how you can be part of the future of energy. Let’s make the future!

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Whether you join the Technical or Commercial Functions area of the Shell Graduate Programme, you will receive unparalleled formal training that will enhance your career. We’ve designed the programme to give remarkable candidates like you the business knowledge and training you’ll need to become a future leader.

Right from the start, you’ll embark on a comprehensive Onboarding Programme that systematically exposes you to all areas of the organisation. Depending on your chosen path, you’ll participate in a two- to five-year development programme. This will include two or three rotations that combine on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities. You'll be given stimulating, hands-on roles, and have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with our company values.

On top of a competitive starting salary and other outstanding benefits, you will have the ability to deepen your knowledge through structured learning and contributing to groundbreaking projects. All the while, you’ll be supported by a direct supervisor to provide guidance and constructive feedback, as well as an excellent mentorship programme. 

Shell Graduate Programme at a glance

  • 3-5-year Development Programme with rotations depending on your chosen area
  • Challenging and substantial responsibilities from your first entry into the business, where your performance contributes to company success
  • A structured development programme, highly valued across the industry
  • Working for a globally recognized brand tackling globally significant challenges
  • Excellent flexibility and work-life balance

Why Shell

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Energy Transition Challenge: Searching for New Energies

Energy fuels both the global economy and our everyday lives, and with a global improvement of living standards and population growth, we are seeing the continued rise in demand for energy. The big challenge is how to provide much more energy while, at the same time, significantly reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is what we call the Energy Challenge.

Working towards a low-carbon future

We recognise the significance of climate change, along with the role energy plays in helping people achieve and maintain an good quality of life. A key role for society—and for Shell—is to find ways to provide much more energy with less carbon dioxide. This global energy transition therefore requires a huge undertaking—producing and consuming energy in a different way. We need to design our economies, communities, and lives to thrive on these energy systems.

Explore one of the most innovative companies in the world

There has never been a more exciting time to work in the energy industry.

With a career at Shell, you’ll have a part to play in uniquely innovative projects, which will provide unbeatable experience.

We have a track record of world firsts, from Shell Pearl GTL, the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant, to Prelude, the world’s first floating liquefied natural gas facility. These aren’t just engineering achievements. They are a product of business that genuinely prizes progress, where you will be constantly encouraged to explore new ways of thinking and working.

A World-Class Company needs World-Class Talent

We’re also one of the world’s best-known brands. With around 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries, we operate on a scale few can rival. You’ll have the opportunity to work with brilliant people from all around the world, sharing expertise and points of view that will enrich your experience.

The scale of our challenge is exciting too. Global demand for energy is rapidly rising and outpacing supply. We offer a Graduate Programme that will develop both your professional expertise and your leadership potential. The Graduate Programme will allow you to work and learn as an integral part of a talented global team, and be inspired by where your career could take you.

About the Programme

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Developing Future Leaders

We have designed the Shell Graduate Programme to give remarkable students and graduates like you a real role in our business, whether you join our Technical, Commercial Business, or Corporate Functions area. We will provide you with the outstanding experience and training you will need to become a future leader of our business.

Challenging Roles from Day One

  • Increasing levels of responsibility
  • A culture of feedback and continuous improvement
  • Commercial and Corporate programmes have Rotations within the programme.
  • Technical programmes may have more than one project assignment

Professional Development

  • Assigned Supervisor & Mentor
  • Tailored Individual Development Plan

Assured Performance and Competence

  • Industry regular performance checks
  • Formal end of programme assessment
  • Opportunity for rapid progression

Comprehensive Financial Rewards and Benefits

  • Being recognized and rewarded through performance related pay
  • Benefits such as on-site gym, medical/dental care and share save schemes

Diversity and Inclusion

  • Opportunities for every employee, regardless of location, gender, ethnicity and physical abilities
  • Be part of a diverse and connected global network

Life Outside Work

  • Whatever your interests, in many locations there’s likely to be an employee network such a the Graduate Network, Balance (Women’s) Network, LGBT Network and Asian Network
  • At Shell, the social side of work is just as important as putting in the hours. It’s a community, young and friendly, where you soon get to know everyone

 

Learning and Development

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A Challenging and Exciting Career

Every step of the way, we’ll support you through a combination of structured training, informal on-the-job learning, regular check-ins and inspiring mentors.

Whether you’re experiencing different areas of our business or different major projects, you’ll always have opportunities to develop and grow. Above all, we’ll help you build rock solid foundations for a challenging and exciting career.

Coaching/Mentoring

At the outset you will be assigned a senior supervisor to help guide your progression through Shell’s Commercial Business division. They will agree a planned course of action with you and provide all the means necessary to achieve your career goals.

Job rotations/Project Assignments

You will have the opportunity to sample two or three rotations, each offering a broad range of challenging responsibilities.

Formal training

To supplement your practical training you will be enrolled onto formal learning courses specific to your area of expertise. They may include offsite or onsite learning and accreditations at societies or qualifications depending on your chosen discipline

Progress checks

You will receive regular formal progress checks to ensure we are doing everything we can to support your learning journey.

End-of-year assessment

You will be given the chance to demonstrate your new skills and commercial knowledge during assessments at the end of each year, as well as a final assignment before completing the programme.

What we look for

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Throughout the application and assessment process, we’ll be assessing you in the following three criteria, which we call the

CAR Criteria:

Capacity

How well you absorb information, analyse problems, make fact-based decisions and propose innovative solutions.

Achievement

How well you get things done, for example your drive, resilience, self-confidence and organizational skills

Relationships

How well you work in teams, communicate and respect others

Entry Requirements

For the Shell Graduate Programme, you must be in your final year of study or have graduated from a recognised University.

For a Shell Assessed Internship, you must be in your penultimate year of study at a recognised University.

There are no specific academic requirements for grades at A level or GCSE equivalents, however, we do expect candidates to have a strong academic record. 

Applications are now open

Explore a world of opportunity and see how the Shell Graduate Programme can enhance your career. Through structured learning, hands-on projects, continuous feedback and supportive colleagues, the Shell Graduate Programme will give you the chance to grow and have impact in your chosen area. 

Apply to the Shell Graduate Programme

Whether you join the Technical or Commercial Functions area of the Shell Graduate Programme, you will receive unparalleled formal training that will enhance your career. We’ve designed the programme to give remarkable candidates like you the business knowledge and training you’ll need to become a future leader.

Right from the start, you’ll embark on a comprehensive Onboarding Programme that systematically exposes you to all areas of the organisation. Depending on your chosen path, you’ll participate in a two- to five-year development programme. This will include two or three rotations that combine on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities. You'll be given stimulating, hands-on roles, and have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with our company values.

On top of a competitive starting salary and other outstanding benefits, you will have the ability to deepen your knowledge through structured learning and contributing to ground-breaking projects. All the while, you’ll be supported by a direct supervisor to provide guidance and constructive feedback, as well as an excellent mentorship programme.

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Shell Graduate Programme: New Application Process

Title: Shell Graduate Programme: New Application Process

Duration: 3:27 minutes

Description:

Short video explaining how to apply to the Shell Graduate Programme.

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MAKE THE FUTURE

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A globe surrounded by various coloured icons spinning around it appears onscreen, shot changes to show Deanna, facing camera.

[Deanna]

Hi, I’m Deanna. Welcome to Shell. Today, I’m going to take you through the steps for applying to the Shell Graduate Programme. Just some tips from me before we start.

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Deanna appears onscreen. A blue coloured banner appears at her side with the words Welcome to Shell. Banner flies out. Various coloured icons appear around Deanna, a mobile phone with moving arrow leading to yellow text square with words Shell Graduate Programme, moving to three document icons numbered 1, 2, 3.

[Deanna]

We’re so much more than an energy company, so do your research and update your CV accordingly.

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Various coloured icons depicting energy related machinery and windmills fade in and out on the screen around Deanna.

[Deanna]

Here at Shell we are searching for ways to meet the energy needs of the future, taking on challenges to help the world progress is what we have done since the day we started. You’ll find loads of stuff on the Shell website to help you find a programme suited to you, including the degree matcher which pretty much does what it says. It guides you on a match between your degree discipline with our skill pool of disciplines.

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A green globe surrounded by various coloured icons spinning around it appears onscreen. The icons flow out to the side of screen. Shot transitions to a screen showing many different coloured icons. Various shots of icons lighting up and changing to the same colour when a match is made. Shot changes to two large red icons which fill the screen.

[Deanna]

When you’re ready the next step is the application form which takes about 10 minutes to complete. If you’re on LinkedIn save time by simply pulling across your profile.

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Deanna facing camera. Icons appear onscreen representing an application form, an egg timer, a completed form. A large blue 1 appears at Dian’s side. Three forms numbered 1, 2, 3 appear which then appear to drop into an envelope. The envelope is sealed and appears to be emailed.

[Deanna]

After you have submitted your online application you’ll go through to Stage 1 where you are asked to complete 3 online assessments. You’ll get an email to guide you through this, but in a nutshell, these are: 1, a general cognitive test with numerical and verbal abstract reasoning; 2, an assessment of your working style. You’ll need to accomplish these online assessments within 5 days of receiving them.

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Deanna, facing camera. A cell phone icon appears with SENT message onscreen. The cell phone icon flies offscreen. Deanna holds up a finger indicating step 1. Several icons appear representing cognitive processes, a lightbulb, a chart/graph. A text box reading COGNITIVE TEST at bottom of screen. Deanna holds up two fingers indicating step 2. Words fly in from one side of screen and out at the other. A icon representing a calendar appears in middle of screen, pages labelled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are pulled off. Text flies in at one side of screen GENERAL COGNITIVE TEST, WORKING STYLE ASSESSMENTS and off at other end of screen. Text box reading ONLINE ASSESSMENTS at bottom of page.

[Deanna]

Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will then receive an email inviting them to progress to the On-Demand Video Interview, a self-recorded video submission.

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Various icons appear onscreen against a pink background, representing a monitor, keyboard and mouse, completed forms, a pen and pencil. The forms have computerised avatars at the top. A monitor on which the email icon and avatar icon appear to be emailed. An arrow points from the monitor to a text box withwords: ON-DEMAND VIDEO INTERVIEW. A monitor appears showing a recording being made with applicants answering questions. Flashing text 10 DAYS at the side. A text box reading VIDEO SUBMISSION at bottom of screen.

[Deanna]

Our Graduate Recruitment Team will then review your application and let you know if you are through to the next and final step. This is our Live Virtual session. Essentially an online interview with 2 Shell employees and a case study to discuss.

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Close-up of Deanna. At one side of screen an eye icon is shown representing review of application. At other side of screen arms are shown with thumbs pointing up. Sign appears at top of screen reading ON AIR. Two vari-coloured spinning circles appear on screen. In the centre of one the number 2 appears. In the other the word YOU appears. Three smaller spinning circles appear. In the centre of one there is a dialogue icon, in another a clipboard icon, in the third an icon representing two people.

[Deanna]

This is where you have a chance to get to know us and for us to get to know you even better. So, expect this part to take around 2 hours. We’ll tell you more about this closer to the time, so you can prepare.

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A circle appears with the word YOU centred. Various icons spinning around the word gradually fade out.

[Deanna]

If you are successful, first of all, congratulations. We’ll invite you to your nearest Shell office so you can see where you’ll be working, your future manager and other successful graduates. It’s a great opportunity to really get a feel for the place. That’s it from us for now. You have now got the key information you need to get started with your application. Good luck and perhaps the next time we meet it will be as colleagues.

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A yellow banner appears with CONGRATULATIONS in black. A globe appears with many locations pinpointed in red. Zooms in to show one pinpoint icon changing to yellow, a building appearing in close-up. A Welcome sign is on front of building. A shot showing people meeting and getting to know each other. Close-up of Deanna. Animated document appears at her side showing ticked steps on the application. Blue text box appears with words Good luck in white. Deanna fades out.

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