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DISCOVER THE CHALLENGE YOU’RE IN SEARCH OFExplore the Shell Graduate Programme


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HOME 1 SHELLGRADUATEPROGRAMME

2 YOURLEARNING

JOURNEY

3 BENEFITS OF JOINING SHELL

4 WHAT WE LOOK FOR

5 HOW TO APPLY

6 TIPS FORSUCCESS

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“ WHAT’S UNIQUE TOSHELL IS THE DIVERSITYOF WAYS IN WHICH YOULEARN. ALSO, THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED WITHPEOPLE FROM ALL OVERTHE WORLD.”Tim, Technologist Process, the Netherlands

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1 SHELL GRADUATEPROGRAMME WHAT WILL I GET FROM THE SHELLGRADUATE PROGRAMME?

The answer is… experience is essentialto help you grow professionally andcontinuous training to develop your skillsfor a career with Shell.

Right from the start, you’ll be givena challenging hands-on role, workingin a diverse, global environment.

You’ll be welcomed into Shell andencouraged to make your contribution toan organisation built around teamwork.

You’ll be supervised and mentored with

frequent reviews as part of a structureddevelopment programme, agreed with you in advance.

You’ll receive world-class training in ourbusiness and your role, tailored to yourskills and what you’re hoping to do in

your career. There will be opportunitiesto develop your expertise and securevaluable professional qualifications.

At the end of your time in the Programme, aconcise assessment of your performance andcompetence will confirm if you’reready for a challenging career with us.

Find out more about structured developmentin the Shell Graduate Programme here.

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OUR GLOBAL BUSINESSES

Shell works in more than 70 countries andterritories, and employs around 94,000 people.

Those people work across a diversity of Shellcompanies, grouped, broadly, as Upstream,

Downstream and Projects and Technology.

Our Upstream businesses comprise UpstreamAmericas – USA, Canada and Brazil – andUpstream International, which has majorinterests in Europe, Asia, the Middle East,Russia, Australia, Oceania and Africa.

Upstream refers to the ways we find andextract crude oil, natural gas and bitumen,

while Downstream refers to the ways wetransform them into products for sale toretail and commercial customers.

We provide gas for cooking, heatingand electrical power; fuels and lubricantsfor transport; and chemical productsfor plastics, coatings, detergents andmany other appliances.

Businesses within our Downstream organisationturn crude oil into refined petrochemicalproducts which are traded, marketed anddistributed globally. These include conventionalfuels, lubricants, bitumen and biofuels.

Our Projects and Technology organisation

provides technical services and technologycapabilities in Upstream and Downstreamactivities. It manages the delivery of projectsand helps to improve performance acrossthe company.

We also recruit graduates to work across Shellcorporate functions, such as Finance, HumanResources, Contracting and Procurement andInformation Technology.

“THE PROGRAMMEPROVIDED ME WITHCROSS-CULTURAL AND

CROSS-FUNCTIONALEXPERIENCE, GIVINGTHAT EDGE TO MYCAREER DEVELOPMENT.”

JJ, Contract & Procurement Specialist– Surface, China

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MAJOR PROJECTS

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OIL SANDS

PORT ARTHUR

REFINERY

QATARGAS 4 PEARL GTL SAKHALIN II

PERDIDO PARQUE DASCONCHAS (BC-10)

SHELL EASTERNPETROCHEMICALSCOMPLEX

PRELUDE FLNG(UNDERCONSTRUCTION)

GUMUSUT -KAKAP

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SAKHALIN II

PEARL GAS TO LIQUIDS (GTL)

PERDIDO

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“ WHAT I LIKE MOST IS THAT THELEARNING NEVER STOPS. THROUGHDAY-TO-DAY WORK ACTIVITIES AND NUMEROUS CHALLENGES,I’M CONSTANTLY IMPROVING AND

DISCOVERING MY STRENGTHS AS AN ENGINEER. I’M ABLE TO GAIN VALUABLE EXPOSURE THROUGHOTHER PARTS OF THE BUSINESS AROUND THE WORLD.”Chai Shiau Yinn, Process Technologist, Singapore

DID YOU KNOW?With around 43,000 service stationsglobally, Shell has more outlets thanany competitor.

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FUTURE OF ENERGY

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2 YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMME IS A FRAMEWORK THAT WILL HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOURPOTENTIAL, PERSONALLY ANDPROFESSIONALLY.

As soon as you start, we’ll assign you asupervisor. He or she will help you decidewhat you want from your career and thebest way to achieve it within Shell.

The outcome of this discussion is capturedin your development plan. This sets thecourse for the time you spend on theProgramme, which can be anywhere from3 to 5 years depending on your role.

We believe you learn more, faster, when you’re challenged. In other words, weinspire you to progress in your career.

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On-the-job experience in thisarea entails 3 different RoleRotations over 2.5 years.The objective is to give youcompetencies and insights into thevalue chain and trading operations,supported by formal training andprogress checks, towards becominga top industry trader.

In a technical discipline, you spend2 to 3 years on competence-basedtasks and a course of formal learningwith the support of technical coaches.A progress check every 6 monthsensures you’re on track.

HANDS-ON PLACEMENTS TO HELP YOUDISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS ANDDEVELOP YOUR SKILLS.

Our placement programme is designed towiden in scope, enabling you to prove yourselfin different situations, over time.

As you move through different experiences onlive projects, we’ll provide you with continuouslearning in the form of training courses,e-learning modules and workshops.

An important aspect of the Programme ismonitoring and tracking your performancethrough regular appraisals with your supervisorand mentor, concluding with a final review.

The sequence and nature of your placementsdepends on your plan and whether you will beworking in a technical discipline, a commercialor a corporate role, as these examples show.

LEARNING JOURNEY

LEARNING JOURNEY

Coaching Mentoring

Coaching &Mentoring

Final YearAssessment

FormalTraining

1st RoleRotation

FormalTraining

ProgressCheck

Relevant roles: Geosciences, Engineering(Petroleum, Wells, Facilities, Production,Mining, Chemical and Process) Research& Development, Exploration/Development,Production, Manufacturing, Project Services,Health, Safety and Security & EnvironmentFormal Training Examples: Geology

Subsurface Integration, PetrophysicsFoundation, Pipeline Engineering &Operations, Reservoir Engineering,Leadership

Relevant roles in the area of:Crude Oil, Oil ProductsEnergy Trading - Trade Gas, AnalysisFormal Training Examples: Operations,Accelerated Development, CommoditySpecific Curriculum, Shell Open University.Assignments include Value ChainAssignments to understand value chain andstructures influencing Trading, Leadership

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A TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL

A CAREER IN TRADING


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This puts you at the heart of one ofour numerous businesses producinga range of refined petrochemicalproducts. Here, over 3 years, youwill complete 2 role rotations to give

you broad commercial experience,including customer engagement.Formal learning and progresschecks are involved.

These are commercial roles withinthe businesses which source andextract crude oil and naturalgas. Here, you could completeup to 3 role rotations over 3 to 5

years, immersing yourself in deal

delivery, commercial management,economics, contracts andagreements with a view to workingon some of the world’s largest andmost complex energy projects.

LEARNING JOURNEY

LEARNING JOURNEY

Coaching &Mentoring

Coaching &Mentoring

1st RoleRotation

1st RoleRotation

A COMMERCIAL ROLE - UPSTREAM



FormalTraining

FormalTraining

FormalTraining

FormalTraining

2nd RoleRotation

2nd RoleRotation

3rd RoleRotation

ProgressCheck

ProgressCheck

ProgressCheck

ProgressCheck

A COMMERCIAL ROLE - DOWNSTREAM

Relevant roles: Commercial Advisor,Petroleum Economist, Business DevelopmentAnalyst, Opportunity Lead, BusinessDevelopment Advisor, Gas AdvocacyAnalyst, Business Intelligence Advisor,Portfolio AnalystFormal Training Examples: Natural

Gas, Introduction to Upstream Business,Negotiations, Upstream Economics,Opportunity Realisation in Shell, Ethics& Compliance. Sustainable Development,Contracting & Procurement, Leadership

Relevant roles: Sales Account Manager,Business Commercial Analyst, Retail SupportAnalyst, Marketing Advisor/Implementer,Marketing Project Manager, Pricing Managerwithin Retail, Lubricants, Chemicals, GlobalCommercial/Business to Business (Bitumen,Aviation, Marine, Bulk Fuels), Trading, Supplyand Distribution, Biofuels and CO2 Formal Training Examples: Overview ofDownstream Business, Shell General BusinessPrinciples, Marketing, Pricing, Business toBusiness, Retail, Supply, Leadership

“THE SHELL GRADUATE PROGRAMMELETS YOU BUILD THE SOFT SKILLS YOU NEED TO ENABLE PROFESSIONALPROGRESSION AND DEVELOPMENT.THIS PROVIDES YOU WITH THE ABILITY

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If you’re working in InformationTechnology, Human Resources,Finance or Contract and Procurement,for example, you spend 3 yearsin the Graduate Programme andundertake 2 different role rotationswith a mix of on-the-job trainingand formal learning.

LEARNING JOURNEY

Coaching &Mentoring

1st RoleRotation


FormalTraining

FormalTraining

2nd RoleRotation

ProgressCheck

ProgressCheck

HR Relevant Roles: HR Advisor/Analyst,Recruitment Specialist, Policy Advisor, TalentAdvisor, Remuneration and Benefits SpecialistFormal Training Examples: OrganisationalEffectiveness Business Partnering

FINANCERelevant Roles: Finance Controller,Internal Auditor, Finance ManagerFormal Training Examples: Formal

Accreditation, Finance Support, FinancialControlling & Accounting, Finance Management

A ROLE IN CORPORATE FUNCTIONS

This role takes you through 2different role rotations over 3 years,each lasting 18 months. You willgain a full understanding of thevalue chain from end-to-end with

a view to becoming a supplychain professional.

LEARNING JOURNEY

Coaching &Mentoring

1st RoleRotation

WORKING IN DOWNSTREAMSUPPLY CHAIN


FormalTraining

FormalTraining

2nd RoleRotation

ProgressCheck

ProgressCheck

Relevant roles: Business Analyst SupplyChain Optimisation, Health, Safety, Securityand Environment, Supply Chain, Accounting,Supply Contracts Analyst, Supply Chain& Trading Operator, Supply ChainIntegrator, Supply Project Manager,

Trader, Refinery EconomistFormal Training Examples: Overview of Supply Chain, Supply ChainEconomics, Refinery Economics, Price RiskManagement in the Oil market

“THE APPEAL INCLUDES THETRAINING PROGRAMME AND ROLE ROTATIONS,THE OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND CONFERENCES AROUND THE COUNTRY.”

Rebecca, Petroleum Land ManagementCanada

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TRAINING TO BECOME A SHELL WELL ENGINEER

ITRelevant Roles: Business IT Manager,Business Analyst, Consultant, IT Service DeliveryManager Data & Administration ManagerFormal Training Examples:Business Analysis, Business Process,Improvement, Risk Management

CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENTRelevant Roles: Contracting &Procurement Manager

Formal Training Examples:Professional Accreditation (CharteredInstitute for Purchasing and Supply)

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3 BENEFITS OF JOINING SHELLTHERE’S FAR MORE TO DECIDINGON A POTENTIAL EMPLOYERTHAN YOUR FUTURE ROLE ANDITS RESPONSIBILITIES.

Consider the details that are part of joining

the workforce and becoming an employeefor the first time.

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COMPREHENSIVEFINANCIAL REWARDS AND BENEFITS

On top of a competitive startersalary, you’ll be recognised andrewarded through performance-related pay, the extent of which willdepend on your role and location.

Our benefits are aligned to localmarket practice. Some locationsoffer subsidised services such assports facilities, medical/dentalcare and car parking. In somecountries, you’ll have the chance

to participate in a Shell Shareprogramme.

DIVERSITY ANDINCLUSION

We strive to maintain a workenvironment where everyone canapply and develop skills and talentsconsistent with our values andbusiness objectives. This appliesto every employee, regardless oflocation, gender, ethnicity andphysical abilities.

It’s important to live by ourvalues and play an active rolein communities by attracting alltalents and offering opportunitiesto a diverse range of people.

The varied skills and experienceof people from different cultures,gender and ages benefits ourbusiness, helping us to betterunderstand our customers acrossthe world and to build strongerrelationships at a local level. Ourfocus on diversity and inclusion alsomeans customers, employees andpartners choose us more often.

Shell employees share a set ofvalues, honesty, integrity andrespect for people. We alsofirmly believe in the fundamentalimportance of trust, openness,teamwork and professionalism, aswell as taking pride in what we do.

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WHY SHOULD I JOIN SHELL?

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WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE SHELL?THESE ARE JUST A FEWHIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT WEOFFER, ALL OF WHICH GOTOWARDS MAKING SHELL A REWARDING PLACE TO WORK, IN EVERY SENSEOF THE WORD.

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SUPPORTING EVERYONE

Teamwork is vital to our projects.So it’s in our nature to worktogether towards common goals.

Colleagues will always be ableto help you solve day-to-daychallenges. You will also be partof a connected global network.

Someone, somewhere in the worldof Shell will have tackled a similarsituation, problem or issue – morethan that, they will be happy toshare their experience.

LIFE OUTSIDE WORK

Whatever your interests, in manylocations, there’s likely to be a Shellsports and social group that wouldwelcome your involvement: theShell Sports Club, Shell Women’sNetwork, Shell African Network,Shell Disability Network or theYoung Shell Network.

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LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

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THE SOCIAL SIDE

LISTENING TO WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY

We check with our employees

to ensure that Shell is doingeverything it can to be a greatplace to work. Senior leaders holdfrequent webcasts and discussionforums to obtain feedback andideas, reflecting the fact Shell isgenuinely interested in hearingwhat its employees have to say.

“THE VARIOUS NETWORKS AT SHELL, SUCH AS THENEW PROFESSIONALSNETWORK AND WOMEN ADDING VALUE EVERYWHEREHAVE PROVIDEDOPPORTUNITIES FORME TO BECOME MOREINVOLVED IN MYCOMMUNITY.” Tiffany Chakirides, Geophysicist,South Atlantic Exploration,Brazil Core Basins, USA

DID YOU KNOW?The Shell Eco-marathon record stands ata distance of 3,771kms achieved on theequivalent of a litre of fuel.

3,771 k m s

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“THERE’S A GREAT WORK-LIFE BALANCE. YOU’RE AT THE HEART OF THEOIL AND GAS INDUSTRYIN A HUB OF GLOBAL

EXCELLENCE.” Mercedes, Commercial Advisor Gas Supply,UK

“I HAD TWO OUTSTANDINGINTERNSHIPS IN WHICH I WAS GIVEN CHALLENGING,FAST-PACED, AND REWARDINGPROJECTS THAT I KNEW

WOULD HAVE REAL IMPACTON THE BUSINESS. I WANTEDTO BE A PART OF A GLOBALORGANISATION THATOFFERS A WIDE ARRAYOF OPPORTUNITIES.’ Whitney, Key Account Representative,Shell Lubricants, USA

DID YOU KNOW?Each year Shell helps thousands of youngentrepreneurs to start up their businesses,develop their skills and boost their contactsthrough Shell LiveWIRE, a social investmentprogramme operating in 20 countries.

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4 WHAT WELOOK FOR AS YOU WOULD EXPECT, THERE ARE SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENTSFOR EACH ROLE IN SHELL. BUT, NOMATTER WHAT YOUR PARTICULARROLE IS, THERE ARE CERTAINQUALITIES YOU’LL NEED IF YOU’RE

GOING TO SUCCEED WITH US.

You should enjoy being challenged.You’ll need to be good at absorbinginformation, analysing problems andcoming up with ideas. You should havethe drive, confidence and resilience toget things done.

We’ll give you training, support and

guidance to develop your potential.We’ll team you up with some of our mostaccomplished problem-solvers – dynamicinnovators, helping us to deliver betterenergy solutions.

During your application process withShell, we will assess whether you meetthese specific criteria.

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“I WANTED TO WORK IN A FIELD THAT WOULD PUSH MY LIMITS CONSTANTLY.I CHOSE SHELL BECAUSE OF THEIRINTER-DISCIPLINARY ATTITUDE AND WORLD-WIDE OPPORTUNITY WITHINONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGINGINDUSTRIES IN THE WORLD.”Zack, Completions Engineer, USA


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CAPACITY We’re looking for people with the intellectual,analytical and creative ability to learn quickly,identify issues and propose solutions. Can youreach informed conclusions through broadthinking? Work with incomplete or conflictingdata and take well-calculated risks? Have you ever identified new ways of doing things

based on an analysis of current conditions,data and feedback?

ACHIEVEMENTWe hope that the graduates we recruit will befuture Shell leaders, so we’ll ask you aboutachievements in any areas of your life as wellas your academic qualifications. Have you everhad to overcome obstacles in order to achieve?Are you good at working by yourself or withina team? Do you enjoy taking on new andunfamiliar tasks?

RELATIONSHIPSBeing able to work effectively as part of adiverse team and form mutually beneficial,long-term working relationships will beessential. Can you recall situations where you’ve had to influence people by adapting your communication style? What positionsof responsibility have you held over the lastfour years? What exposure have you had todifferent environments and cultures?

OUR IDEALCANDIDATE

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SHELL TRADING CAREER

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DID YOU KNOW?

Shell operate a global network of 10 researchand development (R&D) centres. In 2014,we spent more than $1.2 billion on R&D.

“CLEAR EXPECTATIONS AREDEFINED FROM THE START AND THE SUPPORT SYSTEMSIN PLACE ARE EXTREMELYREWARDING. IN A NUTSHELL,

IT’S LIKE AN INFINITELEARNING CURVE WHERE ACTING ON FEEDBACKPUSHES THE LIMITS OFONE’S CAPABILITIES.” Elesie, Well-site Operations Engineer,Nigeria

Source: Sustainability Report 2014

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5 HOW TO APPLYTHERE ARE TWO ROUTES INTO SHELL:

An Assessed Internship or theGraduate Programme.

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ONLINE APPLICATIONAt www.shell.com/graduates, choose the AssessedInternship or Shell Recruitment Day, depending on your

year of study. Complete an application form and uploadan up-to-date copy of your CV/resumé. Make sure youare eligible to work in the country you’re applying to.

PART 1Competency-based questions.The first part of the onlineassessment is not timed, butwill take you around 20 minutes.Once completed and submitted,

you’ll receive an email notificationof the outcome. Candidates whosuccessfully complete section onewill then be sent a separate emailto complete part two.

PART 2Decision-making andproblemsolving tasks.The second part of the onlineassessment consists of two tasks:a decision-making task thatassesses how you respond tocommon situations that Shellgraduates may face; and aproblem-solving task thatassesses your capacity forsolving numerical problems.

The decision-making task is nottimed, but the problem-solvingtask does have a time limit. This

assessment should take around45 minutes to complete in total.

ONLINE ASSESSMENTOnce your application has been successfullysubmitted, you’ll receive an email notificationwith instructions on how to complete an onlineassessment. This has two parts. Each must becompleted and submitted within seven workingdays. Practice tests are available online.

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AN INTERVIEW If you are successful inpassing the second onlineassessment, you may beinvited to an interview.

This takes place eitherface-to-face or over the phone.It is an opportunity for youto tell us more about why

you are applying to Shell,share your achievements,outline the challenges you’vefaced and demonstrate how

you’ve shown the qualitieswe’re seeking.

OFFERAfter successfully completing yourAssessed Internship, you could joinour Graduate Programme wherethere are suitable places OR if

you have successfully passed thefinal assessment during the ShellRecruitment Day we’ll be in touchto let you know the final outcomeand if there is a suitable placein our Graduate Programme.

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FINAL ASSESSMENTAssessed InternshipThroughout your Assessed Internship

you will be guided by a mentorand a supervisor. They will conducta formal mid-term review, followedby a final review where you’ll beasked to complete an online exerciseand written task. You’ll also be askedto 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.

SHELL RECRUITMENT DAYIf you opted to attend a ShellRecruitment Day at stage 1, and

you pass the interview, you couldbe invited to this next stage.We will invite you to an afternoonof interactive sessions togive you further insights into Shell.You will not be assessedduring this session. The next daywe’ll give you a range of assessed exercises to complete.These include an online

simulation of working on a realproject, a written exercise,group discussion, a self-reflectioninterview, a case study thatincludes a presentation and a finalinterview.


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“I’VE HAD LEADERSHIP TRAINING AS WELL AS TECHNICAL TRAINING. SHELLGIVES YOU MANY OPPORTUNITIESTO DISCOVER YOUR INHERENT SKILLS, AND IF YOU’RE PROACTIVE ABOUT

YOUR DEVELOPMENT, YOU CAN JUSTGO ANYWHERE.”

Mohammad Al Rayahi,Rotating Equipment Engineer, Qatar

DID YOU KNOW?Universum ranked Shell as one of the world’s

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6 TIPS FORSUCCESSMAKING THAT FIRST STEP IN YOURCAREER IS A CHALLENGE FOR MANYDIFFERENT REASONS.

If there’s strong competition for places, how you present yourself and your particularstrengths is vital. Ensuring you have a greatCV/Resume and that you’re fully preparedwhen invited for an interview is important.

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WRITING A GREAT CV

When you complete your applicationform, you’ll need to upload a recordof your personal, education andwork history – your CV/Resume.It is a platform to demonstrate your

achievements and a key step in anyapplication process.

Here are a few handy tips tohelp you present yourself inthe best possible way:

Make sure your CV/Resume isup to date.

Try to restrict it to two pagesand keep the layout simple.

Use headings like “Education”and “Career History” tohighlight different sections.

Don’t just make generalstatements about your qualities –support them with evidence. Forexample, explain what you mayhave done to date that illustrates

the qualities you have.

Try to link your skills andexperience to the requirementsof the role you’re applying for.

PERSONAL DETAILSYour full name, address, email addressand phone number are most important.

EDUCATION DETAILS

List these in reverse chronological order, with your most recent education first. Include thename of the institutions, the dates you wereenrolled and the qualifications you obtainedor will obtain when you graduate. You maywant to list the relevant modules, the projectsand dissertations you have delivered, thegrades you have achieved and professionalskills you have developed.

CAREER HISTORY ANDPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEWhether they’re paid, voluntary orshadowing, all experiences count. Presentthese in reverse chronological order withdates to show how long you remained ina particular role. Mention what youachieved and the skills you developed.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTSIDEINTERESTSInclude this information to show that you’re arounded person with a balanced approach tolife. Focus on recent examples, describing what you contributed and learned in various ways.

*REMEMBER Your CV/Resume is a platform to demonstrate your key strengths and achievements and is

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“IT’S THE PERFECT STARTIN A GLOBAL COMPANYPROVIDING YOU WITHRESPONSIBILITY FROMTHE OUTSET. ALTHOUGH

YOU’RE ON A GRADUATEPROGRAMME YOU DON’TFEEL LIKE A TRAINEE.’ Mate, Discipline Engineering Mechanical –Static, Germany

PERFORMING WELL AT AN INTERVIEW

Do your homework byresearching Shell and gainingfamiliarity with Shell operations,projects, sites and values.

Learn about the capacity,achievement and relationshipscriteria we use to assesscandidates – you can findfurther details here.

When you’re beinginterviewed, think carefullyabout the question.

Gather your thoughts before you answer – don’t just dive in.

Frame your answer toprovide evidence of whatthe interviewer is looking for.

Always focus on what YOU,not other people, have done.

Always be enthusiastic about your achievements.

Keep your answers relevantto the question and come tothe point.

Provide sufficient backgroundinformation to set the scene,but be careful not to wanderaway from the question.

Think of some questions inadvance to ask at the end ofthe interview so you conclude

on a positive note.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Shell technical partnership withFerrari is one of the longest in motorsport,going back more than 6 decades. It haspowered Scuderia Ferrari to more than160 victories in Formula One.

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“SHELL TAKES INTO ACCOUNT YOURCAREER ASPIRATIONS AND WORKS WITH YOU TO TRY AND FIT YOUR ASPIRATIONS TO OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE BUSINESS. THIS ISGREAT AS IT HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT AREAS YOU MAY WANT TOPURSUE IN THE FUTURE. SHELL IS ACCOMMODATING.”

Michelle, Economist, Australia

Shell Graduate Programme.pdf

Documents

Transcript of Shell Graduate Programme.pdf