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Shell Graduate Programme

at Shell

Global energy major with strong trading, LNG, and renewables focus.

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Year 1 TC

GBP 55k

Acceptance

<3%

Apply By

November

Interview Time

12 weeks

About This Program

Shell Graduate Programme is a 2-3 year accelerated programme across Technical (Engineering/Science), Commercial (Trading/Sales), or Corporate (Finance/HR) tracks. Known for best-in-industry trading training.

What You'll Do

Choose track: Technical, Commercial (Trading preferred), or Corporate
Rotate across Shell business units (Upstream, Downstream, Renewables, Trading)
Access to Shell's world-class trading floor (London, Houston, Singapore)
Potential international assignments

Eligibility

Degree: Bachelor's (2:1 minimum), Master's, PhD
GPA: 2:1 degree
Preferred Majors: Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Finance, Economics
Year Level: senior, graduate, phd

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship

OPT / CPT

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary

GBP 42k-50k

Signing Bonus

GBP 3k

Year 1 Total

GBP 55k

Shell Trading pays higher (~£60-70K year 1) due to performance bonuses.

Interview Process (4 rounds)

1
Application + situational judgement
2
Online tests
3
Video interview
4
Shell Final Stage (case + behavioural)

Interview Formats

Case studyTechnical (varies)Behavioural

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