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have you got what it takes?

A world-class company
needs world-class talent

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lets deliver
better energy
solutions
together

Shell has been supplying the world with

energy for more than a century.
During that time, Shell has constantly been at the forefront
of innovation, from commissioning the construction of the
first oil tanker capable of passing through the Suez canal
in 1892 to our recent investment in Prelude a 488m
long, 74m wide floating LNG plant off the coast
of Western Australia.
The need for creative thinking is only going to intensify. In the coming
century, we must source sustainable energy for a growing world
population in environmentally and socially acceptable ways.
Were only going to be able to do that if we hire talented people,
which is where you come in. During an internship with Shell, youll be
part of a diverse and internationally connected network of 87,000
employees in more than 70 countries around the world. An internship
with Shell will develop your strengths and together with some of the
finest minds in the business, you will help address the worlds energy
challenge from day one.
Sound good? Read on for what we have to offer

Shell Eastern Petrochemical

Complex, Singapore

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PROGRAMME
OBJECTIVES
Shells assessed internships promise real work from day one,
working side-by-side with experienced and inspiring colleagues.
The insights and skills youll gain will be invaluable for your future
working career.
Lasting 12 weeks, our internships involve you in live projects specifically matched to your
interests and abilities. The work you do will make a real contribution to our business. You will
have a mentor and a direct supervisor, who will give you regular, structured feedback on how
you are doing.

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internship
programme
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Taking part in a Shell internship is a great way to

discover what Shell has to offer as an employer and for
us to see if you have what it takes to become a part of
Shell. The regular performance reviews will help you
build on your strengths, and highlight any areas that you
may need to work on. Its a unique opportunity as a
Shell intern, you will have the chance to find out what
the energy industry is really like, from the inside.

 Improve general business skills, including

communication, team-building, organisational,
problem-solving and analytical skills

Shells internships are designed to help you:

 Find out more about career options that youd not

considered before, fields you could specialise in or
areas of future study.

 Put into practice theories and concepts

 Gain exposure to the energy industry and

related issues
 Build valuable networks and contacts for future
career options

 Discover the work-related skills you already have and

the ones you need to develop, through constructive
feedback, evaluation and supervision

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our
BUSINESS
A

Areas of our business:

 pstream International:
U
Searches for and recovers crude
and natural gas internationally.

Upstream Americas
(US, Canada, Latin America):
Searches for and recovers crude
and natural gas in the Americas
region, often in joint ventures
with international and national
oil companies.

 ownstream:
D
Is made up of a number of
different businesses that turn crude
oil into a range of refined products
that they move and market around
the world for domestic, industrial
and transport use.

H
N

 rojects and Technology:

P
Manages delivery of Shells
major projects and drives the
research and innovation to create
technology solutions.

 orporate Functions:
C
Includes Finance, Legal,
Human Resources, Health,
Safety, HSSE, SP, Security
and Environment, Contracting
& Procurement, IT, Government
Relations, CO2 and
Sustainable Development.

G
I

Chemical
products
used for

n Plastics

n Coatings

n Detergents

refined oil
products

O
Gas and
Electricity

UPstream
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

Exploring for oil and gas

Developing fields
Producing oil and gas
Mining oil sands
Extracting bitumen
Liquefying gas by cooling (LNG)
Regasifying LNG
 Converting gas to liquid products (GTL)
Generating wind energy

Downstream
J
K
L
M
N
O
P

Refining oil into fuels and lubricants

Producing petrochemicals
Developing biofuels
Trading
Supply and distribution
Retail sales
Business-to-business sales

n Industrial

use
n Domestic use

n Fuels

n Lubricants
n Bitumen

n Liquefied

petroleum gas

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Shell in numbers

major projects

70+

1 ALBERTA

2 PORT ARTHUR

3 MARS B

4 QATARGAS 4

5 PEARL GTL

7 PERDIDO

8 CARDAMOM

9 PARQUE DAS

10 SHELL EASTERN

11 FLNG

OIL SANDS

COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES

IN WHICH WE OPERATE

REFINERY

6 SAKHALIN-2

87,000

employees EMPLOYED worldwide

48%

of our production is natural gas

18.8

million tonnes of LNG SOLD during the year

3.2

million barrels of gas and oil every day

43,000
30+

Shell service stations worldwide

refineries and chemical plants

RUN around the world

Working for Shell, I contribute to

some of the most exciting and innovative
energy projects in Australia.
Finlay, Australia

DEEP

CONCHAS
(BC-10)

PETROCHEMICALS
COMPLEX

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how
to apply
STAGE 1
Apply

STAGE 2
Online assessment

To apply for an internship with Shell visit www.shell.com/graduate

Step 4

For all applicants, a completed online application is required and an up

to date copy of your resume or CV.

Offer to undertake an
assessed Internship with Shell

Once youve successfully submitted your online application youll be

sent an e-mail invitation to complete two components of our online
assessment. Were looking to find out more about how your personal
abilities complement your professional qualifications. There are two
parts to this:

After successfully passing the interview and if suitable opportunities

are available, well invite you to join us for an internship.
The internship will be assessed. Before you complete the internship
youll have a formal mid-term review. Prior to a final review youll be
asked to complete an online exercise and a written task followed
by a final presentation about your project. Throughout the internship
youll be guided by a mentor and supervisor.

Part 1 is a series of competency-based questions. Once you pass this

part of the assessment youll proceed to the final stage. Well then
contact you to complete Part 2 where youll be assessed on your
decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

STAGE 3
Interview

Upon completing the online assessment youll be considered to

attend an interview. This will take place either face-to-face or over
the telephone.

Shell provides the

opportunity for
graduates to lead
projects. I feel this
is exciting as it
allows me to
develop my skills.
Liu, China

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WHAT WE
LOOK FOR
Whatever role you play within the business, there are certain
qualities you will need in order to succeed.
Right at the top of the list is the ability to enjoy a challenge. We have a habit of taking on
projects that other people think are impossible, such as finding a way to reach disparate
pockets of oil from a single drilling platform. Or designing a gas rig that runs on less power
than it takes to boil a kettle. As individuals, we all bring something unique to the business,
but there are certain key attributes we look for in our people.
At Shell we use a certain method of assessing peoples capabilities, known as CAR. It stands for:

The culture and

support I experienced
through my internship
really reinforced my
decision that Shell is
where I want to be.
Sarah, United States

Capacity

Achievement

Relationship skills

It takes real intellectual, analytical

and creative ability to learn quickly,
identify issues, absorb information,
make judgements and
propose solutions.

We expect plenty of enthusiasm,

resilience and confidence are
you someone who can always get
things done?

We look for rounded characters with

both sensitivity and influencing skills.
Are you able to work effectively with
others in a diverse team?

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INTERNSHIP
EVALUATION PROCESS
During your internship a supervisor
and mentor will support you directly.
You will be regularly assessed
throughout your time with us to
ensure you get the most from the
experience and get feedback on
your performance.
Your performance throughout your internship will be
evaluated by a number of people your supervisor,
mentor, business or HR representative assessors.
Pre-final year intern upon completion of a Shell internship,
students who are 12 months from graduating will be evaluated
for full-time employment on our Shell graduate programme.

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STAGE 1
MID-INTERNSHIP ASSESSMENT

A meeting will take place mid-way through your internship with your
supervisor and mentor. The purpose of this meeting is to review whether
you have met the milestones set at the start of the project, to provide you
with feedback on your performance to date and to give you examples
of where you are doing well and areas for improvement, using the
CAR framework.

STAGE 2
END OF INTERNSHIP ASSESSMENT

A meeting at the end of your internship will take place with

your supervisor and mentor. Its purpose is to formally review your
performance throughout your internship, in relation to the milestones
set at the start of your time with us. You will receive feedback on
your performance.

STAGE 3
PART A ETRAY

Before your internship presentation can take place, you must complete
an online E-tray exercise. Think of it as the digital equivalent of dealing
with a full in-tray: can you absorb information, think quickly and propose
solutions? The E-tray assessment comprises two tasks and takes around
an hour.

STAGE 3
PART B INTERNSHIP PRESENTATION

Youll also be asked to prepare a final presentation about your project.

This presentation is an opportunity for you to summarise your work
during your time with us, share your learnings and highlight your work
achievements throughout your project.

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INTERNSHIP
OUTCOME
If the overall evaluation of your internship
meets our employment standards, you
will progress to the next stage of our
recruitment process.
At this point we will seek to identify a suitable employment
position for you, before making you a formal graduate
employment offer.
If the overall evaluation of your internship does not meet our employment
standards, sadly, we wont be able to take things any further. But you will
be able to re-apply to Shell after a period of three years.

Two words I would use

to summarise my experience
on the graduate programme
so far quality growth.
Victor, Nigeria

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Meet our
former interns

A graduate joining Shell needs

to be equipped with a strong
technical base and good
personal skills. It is important
to have a positive attitude and
welcome the opportunity for
continual self improvement
and to always do the best
you can!
Finlay, Australia

The Shell Internship has given

me a truly enjoyable firsthand
look into life as a Chemical
Engineer in an oil refinery. The
challenging hands-on nature
of the internship provided
numerous avenues for learning,
which put my engineering skills
to practice and fuelled my
determination to make a
career in this industry.
Shiau Yinn, Singapore

Shells dynamic working

environment, commitment
to Diversity & Inclusiveness
and a structured graduate
programme makes my work
here more exciting!
Hu Xing, China

Coming into Shell, the one

thing I would advise is never
to be afraid to speak up and
ask questions on things that
you are unsure or curious
about. Questions hardly ever
go unanswered in Shell.
I find that the Shell staff are
always willing to share their
knowledge and experience
with those who are keen and
interested to find out more.
Ian, Malaysia

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