Why Shell
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
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
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
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.
