How to Apply

Applications are now open for the 2011 Graduate Programme, please Apply Now to register your interest.

Applications close 1 April 2010.

Please note: Drug & Alcohol testing will be part of the recruitment process.

We are currently recruiting high potential final year students from the following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials/Metallurgical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Reservoir Engineering
• Geosciences
• Geology
• Commerce/Business
• Human Resources
• Contracting & Procurement
• Finance (Upstream)

Unfortunately we do not have any New Zealand graduate vacancies available in 2011.  Please apply to our Australian graduate positions if you hold a New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, and are willing to relocated to Australia.

Technical graduates are assessed across all four criteria listed below. Only capacity, achievement, and relationship competencies are assessed for commercial graduates.

Capacity: You’ll need to bring the intellectual, analytical and creative ability to learn quickly, identify issues, make judgements and propose solutions

Achievement: We’ll expect plenty of enthusiasm, resilience and confidence – you’ll be someone who can always get things done

Relationship skills: You should have the character and ability to work effectively with others in a diverse team

Technical skills: Understanding and approaching technical issues coupled with an enthusiasm for technical challenge.

You can apply using Shell’s online application system. The first stage of your application will be to complete an online questionnaire. This has been designed to help you understand more about what it’s like to work at Shell and to assess how well you’re likely to perform. You can then proceed to complete the application form and attach your CV/resume.

If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to an interview. This will take place either face-to-face or over the telephone. We’ll be assessing how you perform against the criteria listed above. At the end of the interview, you’ll have the chance to ask us some questions of your own – these could be about the programme, the culture or any other area of interest to you.

The next stage for graduates is the Shell Recruitment Day (SRD). This is our chance to see you in action in a variety of different work scenarios. We'll be assessing how well you demonstrate the key competencies we're looking for. 
 
You will be joined on the SRD by up to six other candidates and four assessors who'll be observing individual performances, not looking for winners and losers.
 
The day will last for eight hours, including time for lunch, refreshment breaks and preparation, and you'll undertake three key exercises: a Case Study; a Group Discussion and a Business Scenario Interview, Technical Presentation or Technical Interview.