DISCOVER THE CHALLENGE YOU RE IN SEARCH OF. Explore the Shell Graduate Programme

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1 DISCOVER THE CHALLENGE YOU RE IN SEARCH OF Explore the Shell Graduate Programme

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3 EXPLORE WHAT ARE YOUR MOST REMARKABLE QUALITIES? 2 EXPLORE ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE 4 COMPANIES IN THE WORLD TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR BUSINESS 6 DISCOVER YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 10 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS CAREERS 14 CORPORATE FUNCTIONS CAREERS 18 TECHNICAL CAREERS 22 EXPLORE THE REWARDS 34 IDEAS360: WHAT IF THIS IS WHERE YOUR 36 GREAT ADVENTURE BEGINS? HOW TO APPLY 38

4 WHAT ARE YOUR MOST REMARKABLE QUALITIES? At Shell, we are in search of remarkable graduates. People like you, who value the same things we do; who share the same qualities we prize. Innovation Are you restless to do things differently, and better? We believe deeply that new ways of thinking and working are what give us our competitive edge, and are key to a better energy future. Curiosity We prize those who have a genuine curiosity about the world around them, who are willing to ask questions, go further and uncover unexpected solutions. Passion Are you enthusiastic about new ideas? Excited by new technology? We care deeply about what we do, and we re looking for people who feel the same. 4

5 Exploration Great ideas don t just happen. They evolve through discussion and debate, trial and testing. Do you share our dedication to this process of exploration? Commitment Connection We re a global company, with many different points of view. That s one of our biggest strengths which is why collaboration and co-operation are so fundamental to how we do things. It takes time and effort to make deep, lasting changes to the future of a business and the future of global energy. Do you have the resilience to persevere? 5

6 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 worldfirsts, 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 a business that genuinely prizes progress, where you will be constantly encouraged to explore new ways of thinking and working. 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. At Shell, we are committed to developing smart solutions to help close this gap and build a better energy future all around the world. That s why we re in search of remarkable people to join us. People who are curious to try new ways of working. Adventurous enough to continuously push the boundaries. Who have the tenacity to drive ideas forward. In return, we offer a Graduate Programme that will develop both your professional expertise and your leadership potential. Where you will work and learn as an integral part of a talented global team and be inspired by where your career could take you. See the many different directions a career at Shell can take you by exploring some of the exciting work we re doing right now around the world. Visit 6

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8 TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR BUSINESS Exploring for oil and gas Producing oil and gas Mining oil sands Refining oil into fuels and lubricants Extracting bitumen Developing fields Shipping and trading Shipping and trading Liquefying gas by cooling (LNG) Regasifying LNG 8

9 From exploring the world s deepest oceans, to our highly advanced processing facilities, right through to the petrol station you pull up to in your car and the gas that heats your home, Shell s business is vast and diverse just like the opportunities we can offer you. Converting gas to liquid products (GTL) Producing biofuels Producing petrochemicals Supply and distribution Generating wind power B2B sales Retail sales B2B sales Retail sales Gas for cooking, heating, electrical power Chemical products for plastics, coatings, detergents Fuels and lubricants for transport 9

10 A PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE For millions of people around the world, Shell is first and foremost the brand they trust to keep them moving. All the way from the oil well to the petrol pump, we apply a unique combination of technical and commercial excellence to delivering everything from fuels and oils to apps and retail experiences. Right at the cutting edge is the Shell team that works in collaboration with Scuderia Ferrari on a technical partnership that spans over more than 60 years. Every race weekend, Shell scientists work in the Scuderia Ferrari paddock to carry out over 70 tests on Shell race fuel and oil. The impact we make on performance in this highly specialised field then feeds into our consumer fuels and oils. On our Graduate Programme, you will discover that Shell s passion for performance runs through everything we do. IN FORMULA ONE YOU ARE ALWAYS PUSHING FOR THAT LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA PERFORMANCE AND THAT S A PHILOSOPHY WE ALSO APPLY TO OUR ROADGOING PRODUCTS. AT SHELL, WE NEVER BELIEVE OUR JOB IS DONE WE ALWAYS LOOK TO IMPROVE. Mike, Shell Formula One Fuels Project Leader 10

11 PEARL IN THE DESERT Shell has been exploring alternative sources of energy for many years. Natural gas burns 50% cleaner than other fossil fuels, and at our Pearl GTL project in Qatar we have built the world s largest gas-to-liquids plant. Here, we re creating synthetic oil products, including cleaner-burning diesel and oils for advanced lubricants. The plant itself is a major technical and commercial achievement. Across the GTL process, Shell has over 3,500 patents. Not only that, a by-product of the GTL process is water, which we recycle to avoid the need for fresh supplies crucial in a country where every drop of water counts. Achievements on this scale are only possible because of the passion and dedication of Shell people, across every discipline. On our Graduate Programme, you ll join teams with a depth of experience and expertise that will give you an outstanding start to your career. I WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT FOR QATAR, FOR QATARIS OF THE FUTURE AND FOR MY COLLEAGUES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Mohamed, Reliability Engineer Developer, Pearl GTL Mechanical Integrity 11

12 DISCOVER YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES We ve 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 ll provide you with the outstanding experience and training you ll need to become a future leader of our business. 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. 12

13 WHAT DOES THE GRADUATE PROGRAMME OFFER? Real roles From day one you will be given real, stimulating roles with opportunities to develop leadership skills. In the Commercial Business and Corporate Functions areas, you ll gain experience through a series of job rotations, each designed to develop your professional and leadership skills. In the Technical area, you ll work on project-based assignments that provide hands-on experience. World-class training A career at Shell is an opportunity to continuously learn and develop, building up the skills you will need to be a leader of our business. We ll support you to gain industryrecognised qualifications and provide you with a wide range of structured learning courses. Our comprehensive Onboarding Programme will help you understand your role within Shell and the vital contribution you will make to our business. You will also experience our Leadership Development Programme, which covers key leadership topics through a combination of classroom and practical in-role learning. This will provide you with a better understanding of Shell s global business and what a role as a future leader could look like. Personal development You will be assigned a supervisor and a mentor. Together with your supervisor you will construct your tailored Individual Development Plan to ensure we are providing you with the strongest possible support needed to succeed. The Leadership Development Programme will also form part of your individual development plan. Assured performance and competence A key feature of the programme is a system of regular performance checks, to ensure that you are making good progress. These all lead up to a formal end-of-programme assessment that will help pave the way to your next role on completing the programme. Networking Employee networks are a big part of life at Shell, and we ll encourage you to join them. They are a fantastic way to meet new people from across our business and to discover more about the opportunities and roles we can offer around the world as you develop your career. 13

14 THE THREE AREAS OF THE SHELL GRADUATE PROGRAMME Commercial Business Within our Commercial Business area, you ll work with some of our sharpest minds to drive our growth and performance. In areas such as Sales and Marketing, Downstream Supply Chain and Trading you ll develop the skills and expertise you ll need to thrive in a dynamic, global company. Explore opportunities in the Commercial Business area on p14 Corporate Functions In the Corporate Functions area, you ll help deliver the specialist advice that enables us to operate as a highly competitive global business. In expert fields like Finance, Contracting and Procurement, Human Resources and Information Technology, you ll work on a global scale and to the very highest standards. Explore opportunities in the Corporate Functions area on p18 Technical Here you ll join our world-class technical team, working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. You ll have the chance to use and develop state of the art technology, gaining unrivalled hands-on experience. And within our diverse global teams, you ll find yourself working with industry experts from around the world. Explore opportunities in the Technical area on p22 14

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16 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS CAREERS Whether you aspire to be a world-class business leader or highly-trained commercial specialist, the Commercial Business stream of our Graduate Programme is where it all starts. From upstream roles, where you ll be involved in the search for and production of oil and gas, to downstream roles, turning these resources into marketable products, you will embark on a career full of exciting challenges and opportunities, working alongside some of the sharpest commercial minds in the business. WHAT YOU COULD DO Downstream Commercial Careers in Downstream Commercial combine the drive for profitable growth with a firm focus on maintaining alternative energy solutions. You ll be responsible for strengthening Shell s corporate reputation, building brand awareness and supporting business goals. Within roles such as Sales and Marketing, you ll see how Shell builds relationships with customers and interacts with local and global markets. You ll also be part of an organisation that builds long lasting partnerships, like our 60-year relationship with Ferrari. Downstream Supply Chain In a Downstream Supply Chain role you could get involved in activities like market analysis, supporting contract negotiations and supply chain optimisation, while in an Operations role, you ll be helping distribute our products to retail and commercial customers through our global logistics network. Whatever your job, you ll help shape the way Shell maximises efficiency and profits across all supply channels. Trading With a trading volume of about 13 million barrels of oil equivalent per day this fast-paced business offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic and competitive world of buying and selling in the energy industry. From our main trading hubs in London, Houston, Rotterdam and Singapore, you ll have the chance to make a significant impact on our organisation s bottom line through the trading of natural gas, crude oil, oil products, chemical feedstock, biofuels, energy and freight. Upstream Commercial Our Upstream Commercial business purpose is to optimise the value of existing assets and to grow and reshape our portfolio to add more value. The business has a global coverage: Upstream International and Upstream Americas. Commercial supports the exploration for oil and gas, the development of projects, the management of existing assets and the liquified natural gas business. 16

17 WHAT IT S LIKE Sophie is on her first rotation in the Oil Trading Market Risk team. Here, her key responsibility is to manage the possibility of financial loss caused by market price movements. On a daily basis, I identify and investigate the trading activity that can potentially create exceptional market risk exposure, and analyse the overall market risks that our Global Trading Network is exposed to. I have had to acquire an in-depth understanding about crude oil trading quickly and to enhance the management of market risk exposure by improving risk measurement models. One of my most significant achievements so far was participating in the management of a major shipping project. I managed to deliver all results on time and eventually helped drive the project to a successful completion. The best aspect of working at Shell is the variety of opportunities available. There are many overseas assignments and we rotate roles every three to four years, exposing us to different lines of business and cultures. We re encouraged to explore what we want to do and to consciously develop our careers. Name: Sophie, Market Risk Analyst in Shell Trading Education: London School of Economics, UK Business area: Trading THE BEST ASPECT OF WORKING FOR SHELL IS THE VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. See more about what it s really like to work at Shell 17

18 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Depending on your chosen path within our Commercial Business area, you ll experience 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 benefit from: 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 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. These might include: Negotiations Marketing Supply Chain Economics Leadership 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. 18

19 CHECK YOUR DEGREE DEGREE DISCIPLINE Accounting Business Administration (Relevant modules) Business/Commerce Business Information Management Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Economics Econometrics Energy Management Finance General Engineering Information Technology Law Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Sales Social Sciences/Humanities Software Engineering Strategic Management Supply Chain Management (inc. Operations & Logistics) Sustainable Development Systems & Control Transportation/Logistics CAREER AREA Downstream Commercial Downstream Supply Chain Trading Upstream Commercial Roles are subject to availability. Degrees shown are examples of some of the core qualifications we look for. 19

20 CORPORATE FUNCTIONS CAREERS Shell is a market-leading innovator in every area of its business and our corporate functions are no exception. Whether you re passionate about Contracting and Procurement, Finance, Human Resources or Information Technology, a career on the corporate stream of the Shell Graduate Programme is guaranteed to offer you outstanding opportunities and scope for development. Whatever your professional discipline, as you contribute to a wide range of complex projects, you will assume responsibilities of increasing significance. WHAT COULD YOU DO? Contracting and Procurement Within Shell s Contracting and Procurement division, you ll play a pivotal role in helping us work with contractors committed to social performance and a cleaner global energy future. You ll also work with our suppliers to develop innovative approaches to contracting and sourcing strategies, so we stay technically and commercially competitive. Finance As a graduate in Shell s Finance team, you will help drive profit and shape new financial processes to ensure our continued success. Working closely with teams from across our business, you ll experience the end-to-end value chain from financial planning, mergers and acquisitions to treasury and financial support in sales promotions. Human Resources For a large and complex global organisation like Shell, it can be a real challenge to remain a cohesive company the world over. Our Human Resources division is critical to ensuring that we remain an outstanding, focused team capable of delivering business performance and building a cleaner global energy future. Information Technology (IT) Shell s Information Technology team helps to build and implement IT solutions for a range of highly complex business functions, from finance through to engineering. You ll be exposed to a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding working environment where we are continuously innovating to maintain Shell s competitive advantage. 20

21 WHAT IT S LIKE Netherlands-based Learning Strategy & Innovation Advisor Nevena joined Shell after completing her degree at the University of Amsterdam. Before starting at Shell I took an internship in the Projects & Technology business, and from the outset it was the culture and camaraderie I experienced that was key to my decision to join. Furthermore, the opportunities are huge with a plethora of roles available in HR alone. The Shell Graduate Programme is instrumental in shaping you as an industry professional, with plenty of opportunities to manoeuvre your career in the direction you want. What s unique is there s an emphasis on building relationships. My very first role gave me the chance to design innovative teaching options from within the Learning team. My time here has been rich with amazing experiences. I m proud to work for Shell! Name: Nevena, Learning Strategy & Innovation Advisor Education: University of Amsterdam Business area: Human Resources THE COMPANY CULTURE THAT I EXPERIENCED WAS A KEY FACTOR IN MY DECISION TO JOIN SHELL. See more about what it s really like to work at Shell 21

22 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Join our Corporate Functions area and you ll experience a three-year development programme including two rotations that combine on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities. You ll benefit from: Coaching/Mentoring At the outset you will be assigned a senior supervisor to help guide your progression through Shell s Corporate Functions division. They will agree a planned course of action with you and provide all the means necessary to achieve your career goals. Job rotations You will have the opportunity to sample two rotations, each lasting 18 months and 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. These might include: Negotiations Finance, Process and Project Management Leadership 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 business knowledge during assessments at the end of each year, as well as a final assignment before completing the programme. 22

23 CHECK YOUR DEGREE DEGREE DISCIPLINE Accounting Business Administration (Relevant Modules) Business/Commerce Business Information Management Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Sciences Economics Econometrics Electrical/Power Engineering Finance General Engineering Human Resource Management Information Technology Labour & Industrial Relations Law Management Information Systems Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Psychology Political Science Social Sciences/Humanities Software Engineering Supply Chain Management. (inc. Operations & Logistics) Telecommunications CAREER AREA Contracting & Procurement Finance Human Resources Information Technology Roles are subject to availability. Degrees shown are examples of some of the core qualifications we look for. 23

24 TECHNICAL CAREERS The world faces energy challenges that are becoming more complex by the day. Meeting these takes innovative thinking and cutting edge technology, and you ll experience both in the Technical area of the Shell Graduate Programme. Working on some of the world s most exciting projects, you ll gain unrivalled experience. You ll benefit from outstanding training and learning opportunities as part of our deep culture of development. I GOT A REAL SENSE THAT I WAS READY TO ADD TRUE VALUE TO PROJECTS THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT BEARING ON SHELL S GLOBAL OPERATIONS. Floris, Completion and Wells Intervention Engineer 24

25 WHAT YOU COULD DO Asset Maintenance, Reliability and Turnaround Engineering Asset Maintenance, Reliability and Turnaround Engineers make critical decisions regarding Shell s offshore and onshore facilities, so that we can optimise the technical performance of all our installations. Joining this team will see you get involved in technical troubleshooting and reliability engineering. You could also work on our new plant designs, construction and maintaining assets and large maintenance shut downs (turnarounds) of our oil and gas installations. Civil, Structures and Offshore Engineering As a Civil, Structures and Offshore Engineer, you would apply your expertise to help Shell maintain the structural integrity of our assets and deliver cost effective solutions. Electrical Engineering Shell s Electrical Engineers responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues, designing hardware and software and monitoring power distribution. Geoscience Geoscience within Shell uses cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to find new and commercially viable reserves of oil and gas, as well as safely developing and maximising the output of both new and existing fields. A Geoscience career offers you a wide array of roles and responsibilities that include Exploration Geoscience, Geophysics, Production Geoscience or Specialist Geoscience. Geomatics Geomatics ensures that geo-information makes a valuable contribution to many of Shell s highest priority projects. It includes the fields of onshore and offshore surveying, geo-information management analysis and mapping using Geographical Information System (GIS) software, on and offshore positioning, geodesy and remote sensing. Health, Safety, Security, Environment (HSSE) The driving force behind Shell s commitment to improving our performance and environmental awareness, HSSE has a critical influence over all of Shell s business and technical operations. Our HSSE Commitment and Policy are fundamental to our goal of producing cleaner energy, creating benefits for local communities and reducing the environmental impact of our operations. 25

26 Maritime Shipping and Maritime provides support to the wider Shell business in all aspects of Shipping, Offshore Marine and Maritime technology. This area of the business supports both Upstream and Downstream projects around the world, providing the focal point for application of marine and maritime expertise in complex shipping and offshore projects. Mechanical Static, Materials & Corrosion and Inspection Engineering Within the Mechanical Static team you could provide first-line mechanical static (pressurised equipment), shore based, maintenance and engineering support. In Materials & Corrosion, you could provide proactive technical support on issues related to corrosion mechanisms, corrosion control, and metallurgy across our assets. As an Inspection Engineer at Shell, you could work at an operating site where you will perform a pivotal part in integrity management. You might also work in our central functions, where your activities could range from trouble shooting to innovative inspection techniques. Petrophysics Directly related to Shell s search for and recovery of new reserves, Shell s Petrophysics team is shaping the future of global energy. You ll play an instrumental part in maintaining Shell s competitive edge in the global energy market by helping develop safe and innovative ways of searching for and identifying energy sources. You will benefit from working with state-of-the-art technologies including Geological Mapping, Remote Sensing and Seismic Monitoring. Pipeline, Flow Assurance and Subsea Engineering Pipeline, Flow Assurance and Subsea Engineers provide technical support to the design and delivery of new projects, maintenance and surveillance of existing assets. Process Automation, Control and Optimisation (PACO) Engineering Within Process Automation, Control and Optimisation Engineering, you could work on a range of Upstream and Downstream projects and operations, including base layer, advance process control, process safeguarding and alarm management. Process Engineering Process Engineering has a big influence on all of Shell s business areas and helps with the development and production of raw hydrocarbons and the subsequent processing into commercial products. You could be part of a team that designs and optimises chemical processes, providing technical support to oil and gas production facilities, refineries and chemical plants, both onshore and offshore. 26

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28 I CHOSE SHELL BECAUSE THEY OFFER AN EXCITING INTER-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH AND WORLD-WIDE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST CHALLENGING INDUSTRIES. Zack, Completions Engineer Production Engineering Production Engineering oversees the full lifecycle of Shell s ongoing field development, from design conception through to the final phase of production. Liaising with a team of petroleum engineers and geoscientists, you could have a hand in optimising asset performance, field development planning and maintaining existing wells and platforms. Production Manufacturing When delivering product quality and value, Shell constantly strives to exceed customer expectations. Critical to this aim is our Production Manufacturing team that includes industry thought-leaders responsible for the research and development of industrial lubricants. Production Technology The experts working within Shell s Production Technology division are integral to all stages of the complex hydrocarbon cycle. Critical tasks include optimising production, integrating asset modelling and planning well completions through a precisely targeted use of technology. Research and Development Shell s highly skilled Research and Development team is instrumental in helping us meet the challenges of producing energy from alternative sources. You could be developing new catalysts, creating high-performance fuels and lubricants, exploring alternative energy technologies and even collaborating with customers on novel products. Reservoir Engineering Requiring the innovative application of a highly technical skillset, careers in Shell s Reservoir Engineering field are challenging and stimulating. By developing economically viable plans, forecasting oil and gas production or recommending well locations for maximum efficiency, you will have a handson impact on how oil, gas and water are distributed within our reservoirs. 28

29 Rotating Equipment Engineering Shell s Rotating Equipment Engineering team is essential in maintaining our exceptional technical performance. You could have the opportunity to display your knowledge on major machinery types, rotor dynamics and performance calculations. Technical Data Management Technical Data Managers are at the forefront of one of the oil and gas industry s fastest-growing sectors, managing and analysing technical and scientific data on diverse and exciting global projects. Upstream Logistics Logistics professionals support the full spectrum of Shell operations, across all continents. Here, you could be responsible for safely and efficiently moving people and material by sea, air, road and rail. You could also help provide logistics services for supply bases, waste management, lifting and hoisting and emergency and oil spill responses. Utilities, Water, Energy & Heat Transfer Engineering Within this field, you will deliver robust technology solutions and services in utilities, heat transfer, integrated water, energy and CO 2 efficiency to our Upstream and Downstream businesses. Well Engineering At the very heart of our Upstream business, Wells Engineers deliver critical support for our global exploration and development drive, as well as our efforts to achieve a reliable energy future. Whether you follow a career in Well Engineering or Completion and Well Interventions, you ll be involved in preparing for the highly challenging and exciting tasks associated with the exploration and production of oil and gas. Wells Engineers design, build and maintain different types of wells across the world. 29

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31 WHAT IT S LIKE After finishing her Master s thesis in Electrical Power Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Venezuela-born Maria moved to the Netherlands to join the Shell Graduate Programme. Venezuela is a country rich in oil and natural gas, so the industry is an essential part of the economy and culture. My grandfather worked for Shell and I always aimed to follow him into the industry. I m now an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at the Pernis Refinery in the Netherlands. Starting the programme here was daunting. However, after talking to my supervisor I quickly realised that they didn t expect me to know everything. I have two mentors and I am always able to speak my mind and get honest feedback and advice in return. What makes me feel that I m in the right place is everyone s sense of integrity and safety awareness. People are passionate about what they do. I also like Shell s dynamic work environment. You work together as a team with people from all different disciplines to resolve any challenges that may arise. It s great. Name: Maria, Electrical Maintenance Engineer Education: Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden Programme area: Technical I AM ALWAYS ABLE TO SPEAK MY MIND AND GET HONEST FEEDBACK AND ADVICE IN RETURN. See more about what it s really like to work at Shell 31

32 REGULAR FEEDBACK AND COACHING FROM MY MENTOR HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF MY CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT SHELL. Michelle, Facilities Engineer 32

33 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Depending on your chosen discipline within our Technical area, you ll experience a two to three-year development programme including project assignments with formal and on-the-job training. You ll benefit from: Coaching/Mentoring At the outset you will be assigned a senior supervisor to help guide your progression through Shell s technical area. They will agree a planned course of action with you and provide all the means necessary to achieve your career goals. Formal training To supplement your practical training you will be enrolled onto formal learning courses specific to your area of expertise. These might include: Petrophysics Foundation Reservoir Engineering Geology Subsurface Integration Leadership Following the Shell Graduate Programme, you ll continue to develop your technical skills through the Shell Advanced Technical Programme to prepare you for a more senior role within Shell s technical environment. This structured development programme offers on-the-job tasks and workplace assignments, supported by core and discipline-specific learning activities. Business skills training As well as outstanding technical training, we will also help you develop your communication skills and leadership attributes to help provide you with a solid foundation for your future career. Progress checks Every six months graduates will receive in-depth progress checks to ensure we are doing everything to support your success. End-of-year assessment You will be given the chance to demonstrate your new skills and technical knowledge during assessments at the end of each year, as well as a final assignment before completing the programme. 33

34 CHECK YOUR DEGREE CAREER AREA Asset Maintenance, Reliability and Turnaround Engineering Civil, Structures and Offshore Engineering Electrical Engineering Flow Assurance Engineering Geomatics Geoscience - Exploration, Geophysics, Production & Specialist HSSE Inspection Engineering Maritime Materials & Corrosion Engineering Mechanical Static Engineering Petrophysics Pipeline Engineering Process Automation, Control and Optimisation (PACO) Engineering Process Engineering Production Engineering Production Manufacturing Production Technology Research & Development Reservoir Engineering Rotating Equipment Engineering Subsea Engineering Technical Data Management Upstream Logistics Utilities, Energy, Water & Heat Transfer Engineering Well Engineering Roles are subject to availability. Degrees shown are examples of some of the core qualifications we look for. DEGREE DISCIPLINE Aeronautical Engineering Applied Mechanics Applied Physics Basin Modelling Bioscience Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chemometrics Civil Engineering Computer Science Drilling Engineering Earth Sciences Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Electrical Engineering/Power Engineering General Engineering Geochemistry Geographic Information Sciences Geology Geodesy and Surveying 34

35 Geophysics Geomatics Hydrography Industrial Engineering Integrated Supply Chain Marine Engineering Materials Sciences Materials Engineering Mathematics Metocean Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Naval Architecture Offshore Engineering Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Geology Physical Geography Physics Process Engineering Process Safety/Environmental Engineering Remote Sensing Statistics Supply Chain Management (inc. Operations & Logistics) Surveying Systems and Control Transportation & Logistics Well Engineering 35

36 EXPLORE THE REWARDS We want you to have the most rewarding career possible, with a benefits package to match tailored to your needs, your role and your location. Work-life integration We actively support flexible working, for example working part-time, job sharing or having flexible start and finish times. You ll enjoy market-aligned levels of annual leave. We also encourage you to participate in other areas that interest you, such as social responsibility projects, employee interest groups or campus recruitment. Personal development In addition to our standard training and development courses, Shell s open university offers a range of valuable learning resources, from online courses and webcasts to e-books and guides. Social investment Contributing to the communities in which we operate is important to us, and we are constantly investing in programmes with educational and environmental objectives that benefit the local community. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in these, for example through Project Better World, a global initiative that enables Shell employees to apply their skills in twoweek long projects that contribute to the sustainable management of the earth s natural resources. A sense of belonging Shell is a large, global company, but with our huge range of networks and communities to support you professionally and socially, you ll quickly feel like you fit right in. We also regularly connect with our employees through interactive meetings, surveys and global webcasts that give everybody a chance to communicate with senior leaders and have their say on any company issue. We pride ourselves on actively listening to our employees and doing everything possible to ensure Shell is a great place to work. Pay and rewards We offer a competitive, performancerelated salary and market-leading bonus structure. We are also committed to recognising employees exceptional contributions through awards such as our Special Recognition Award and CEO Excellence Award. 36

37 WHAT IT S LIKE Yongqin Du joined Shell in 2010 after completing his doctorate at Manchester Business School. He is now an IT Project Manager for Mobile Applications. I joined the Shell Graduate Programme for IT to develop my knowledge of the technical and management sides of implementing IT systems. Despite the lure of IT companies, I joined Shell because I d heard the graduate programme was a three-year rotation with opportunities for varied training, and competitive salary progression for PhD graduates. The programme made me feel part of Shell, granting me excellent support and multidisciplinary training. It also rewards hard work and, seven months in, I received the Vice President s Award. I now develop cutting-edge mobile technologies for the organisation, like the Shell Motorist App. I m also part of the Shell Campus Ambassador Programme, promoting Shell to students at my former university. I like the fact that Shell nurtures a passionate, talented workforce through its people-orientated approach. Moreover, I love my job, and that I was given a challenging role with real responsibility from the beginning. Name: Yongqin, IT Project Manager, Mobile Applications Education: University of Manchester, UK Business area: IT I LIKE THE FACT THAT SHELL NURTURES A PASSIONATE, TALENTED WORKFORCE. See more about what it s really like to work at Shell 37

38 SHELL IDEAS360: WHAT IF THIS IS WHERE YOUR GREAT ADVENTURE BEGINS? Shell Ideas360 is more than a global competition that connects students to develop ideas that tackle the pressures on the world s Food, Water and Energy resources. It s an exciting journey of learning and discovery. Collaborate with like-minded innovators and connect with Shell experts and mentors to expand your horizons. You could win the exciting opportunity to explore the world on a National Geographic Adventure. LEARN AND DISCOVER AT EVERY STAGE 1 FORMULATE YOUR IDEA Register and access the online community Attend Hangouts from subject matter experts to help you formulate your idea Formulate and submit your idea 2 DEVELOP YOUR IDEA Each team progressing to this stage is assigned a Shell Mentor to support them in managing their project Attend Hangouts from subject matter experts to help you develop your idea Develop and submit your idea into a Project Proposal and Pitch Video 3 PITCH YOUR IDEA Finalist teams will be brought to one of the Shell Eco Marathons around the world Intensive presentation coaching Opportunity to pitch idea to senior Shell leaders, innovators and industry experts 38

39 MEET THE WINNING TEAM Charles Gedeon, Sami Seyegh and Al-Hurr Al-Dalli, Business, Engineering and Film Students at McGill University and the University of Concordia took home first prize for an idea that focused on local water scarcity. Based on ancient techniques used by Bedouins to create water in the drought of the desert, the team s idea used large, corrugated sails with a hydrophobic coat to collect and condense humidity from the air. THE OPPORTUNITY OF HAVING EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS MENTOR AND SUPPORT US TO DEVELOP OUR IDEA WAS INVALUABLE. What if your idea could change the world? Find out more at 39

40 HOW TO APPLY There are two ways to join the Shell Graduate Programme: an Assessed Internship if you re in your penultimate year, or a Shell Recruitment Day if you are in your final year or have less than three years work experience. 2 ONLINE ASSESSMENT Once your application has been successfully submitted, you ll receive an notification with instructions on how to complete an online assessment. This has two parts. Each must be completed and submitted within seven working days. Practice tests are available online. 1 ONLINE APPLICATION At choose the Assessed Internship or Shell Recruitment Day, depending on your year of study. Complete an application form and upload an up-to-date copy of your CV/resumé. Make sure you are eligible to work in the country you re applying to. PART 1 Competency-based questions The first part of the online assessment is not timed, but will take you around 20 minutes. Once completed and submitted, you ll receive an notification of the outcome. Candidates who successfully complete section one will then be sent a separate to complete part two. PART 2 Decision-making and problem-solving tasks The second part of the online assessment consists of two tasks: a decision-making task that assesses how you respond to common situations that Shell graduates may face; and a problem-solving task that assesses your capacity for solving numerical problems. The decision-making task is not timed, but the problem-solving task does have a time limit. This assessment should take around 45 minutes to complete in total. 40

41 3 INTERVIEW If you are successful in passing the second online assessment, you may be invited to an interview. This takes place either face-to-face or over the phone. It is an opportunity for you to tell us more about why you are applying to Shell, share your achievements, outline the challenges you ve faced and demonstrate how you ve shown the qualities we re seeking. 4 FINAL ASSESSMENT ASSESSED INTERNSHIP Throughout your Assessed Internship you will be guided by a mentor and a supervisor. They will conduct a formal mid-term review, followed by a final review where you ll be asked to complete an online exercise and written task. You ll also be asked to prepare a final presentation about your project before a final interview. Following a successful internship, you could be offered a place in our Graduate Programme. 5 SHELL RECRUITMENT DAY If you opted to attend a Shell Recruitment Day at stage 1, and you pass the interview, you could be invited to this next stage. We will invite you to an afternoon of interactive sessions to give you further insights into Shell. You will not be assessed during this session. The next day we ll give you a range of assessed exercises to complete. These include an online simulation of working on a real project, a written exercise, group discussion, a self-reflection interview, a case study that includes a presentation and a final interview. OFFER After successfully completing your Assessed Internship, you could join our Graduate Programme where there are suitable places OR if you have successfully passed the final assessment during the Shell Recruitment Day we ll be in touch to let you know the final outcome and if there is a suitable place in our Graduate Programme. 41

42 HINTS AND TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION We want you to succeed in your application to Shell, so here are some hints and tips to support you. What we look for Throughout the application and assessment process, we ll be assessing you in the following three areas, 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 organisational skills. Relationships How well you work in teams, communicate and respect others. Tips for the online assessment Our two part online assessment is a core element of our application process. To give yourself the best opportunity of success, you should: Make sure you re in the right frame of mind to take the assessments. Find a quiet place to take them; somewhere you won t be interrupted. Take your time and read the questions thoroughly. Do not rush. Only the numerical problem-solving test will be timed. Keep an English dictionary and a calculator to hand. 42

43 DISCOVER A MORE INSPIRING FUTURE Right now, Shell is working on some of the most exciting, innovative energy projects in the world. We re in search of remarkable people who are curious to explore new ideas, experiences and frontiers. Do you have the passion, creativity and drive to bring to life the innovations that will help form the future of energy? Explore more and apply at Shell is an equal opportunities employer

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