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Graduates - Frequently asked questions

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Q. How many graduates do you employ each year?
Q. What sorts of jobs are available?
Q. What minimum qualifications do I need to apply?
Q. Will I work outside my home country?
Q. I need a work permit; should I arrange one before I apply?
Q. I have applied before; can I re-apply? 
Q. Can I defer my start date?
Q. I have already graduated and have some work experience; am I eligible to apply?
Q. What are the selection criteria you use to assess an application?
Q. When is the application deadline?

Q. How much notice will you give me if I’m invited to a Shell Recruitment Day?

Q. How should I dress for my interview and Shell Recruitment Day?

Q. What kind of tests would I have to pass before a job offer is made final?

Q. English is not my first language; will this be taken into account during the Shell Recruitment Day?

Q. How many graduates do you employ each year?

A. In 2007 we intend to recruit over 1000 graduates globally. We do have opportunities all over the world but we are able to offer more in those countries where we have a higher operating presence - for example the Netherlands, UK, US, China, Malaysia, France, Germany, Qatar and Nigeria.

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Q. What sorts of jobs are available?
A. We offer an amazing range of jobs in many different Technical and Commercial fields. Each year we examine our business requirements to find opportunities where graduates will be able to experience real responsibilities from day one. Exact jobs available, therefore, vary from year to year and depend on the operations in each country.
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Q. What minimum qualifications do I need to apply?
A. For Technical roles, you will need an engineering or science related degree. For Commercial opportunities we welcome applications from all disciplines. While your academic results are important to us, so is your performance throughout our recruitment process.
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Q. Will I work outside my home country?
A. In most cases your first assignment will be in your home country. However, because we are a global company, the job you are matched with may mean relocating abroad. In Europe, for example, your application will be considered both for opportunities in the country you are studying/living in and across the region. You are welcome to note your personal preferences for location on your application. One of the clear dynamics of working for Shell is the possibility of a future posting outside your home country, and we provide full support for all staff to do so.
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Q. I need a work permit; should I arrange one before I apply?
A. You can apply to us without having a work permit. If your application is successful and you need a work permit for the country in which you are placed, then we’ll help you apply for one. We cannot guarantee, however, that you will obtain this work permit. And please note that in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands we do prefer you to have the right to work already.
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Q. I have applied before; can I re-apply? 

A. Yes, you can re-apply if you have been unsuccessful. However, if you do wish to re-apply, we advise that you should leave:

 

a) At least 12 months from the date of the final outcome of your previous application, if you were successful up to an interview.

 

b) Two years from the date of the final outcome of your previous application, if you were invited to a Shell Recruitment Day

 

We advise this to enable you to have a better chance of being successful the second time round. The additional time will allow you to demonstrate that you have developed yourself further and have gained additional experience and/or qualifications.

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Q. Can I defer my start date?
A. Yes, it's possible to defer starting dates. How long your job offer will be valid with us depends on your plans and the requirements of our business.
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Q. I have already graduated and have some work experience; am I eligible to apply?
A. Yes. You may be surprised to find that you wouldn't be the only graduate in Shell who joins us with previous work experience. In terms of process, you will still need to apply in the same way as any other graduate.
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Q. What are the selection criteria you use to assess an application?

A. We look for people who can demonstrate the kind of skills and qualities that we summarise as Capacity, Achievement and Relationships. We assess all applications and candidates based on these qualities. Find out more about what we look for in our people

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Q. When is the application deadline?
A. Unless you wish to work in Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific Islands, you can apply at any time of the year. But don't delay – the sooner we receive your application, the better the chance that we can match you with the ideal job for your abilities.
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Q. How much notice will you give me if I’m invited to a Shell Recruitment Day?

A. Generally about seven days.

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Q. How should I dress for my interview and Shell Recruitment Day?

A. We normally recommend that you dress smartly, although not to the point where you’re uncomfortable.

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Q. What kind of tests would I have to pass before a job offer is made final?

A. Generally speaking, you would have to achieve the expected result in your degree qualification (if you have not already graduated) and, where required, received a valid work permit for the location you have been hired for (if you do not presently have a legal right to work there already).

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Q. English is not my first language; will this be taken into account during the Shell Recruitment Day?

A. While fluency in English is necessary to participate in an SRD, your ability in English is not a selection criterion. If you’re not a native English speaker, you will be given additional time to prepare where appropriate, and you are welcome to bring a dictionary. In locations where the SRD is conducted in a language other than English, a level of fluency in that language is required.

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