How to Apply Successfully for the Shell Applications for Students and Graduates

How to Apply Successfully for the Shell Applications for Students and Graduates

The Yale Book of Quotations attributes the quote "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance" to the former president of Harvard University Derek Bok, but it includes another note stating that the quote appeared in the Washington Post on October 6, 1975.

In this article, we bear this in mind as we share tips on how to ensure successful application for the Shell Graduate Programme for Students and Graduates (for details on this scholarship see here if you're an international student, or here if you're a Nigerian student). 

Just as international students from developing countries try their best to study abroad to obtain high quality education, so also it is most wise to obtain tips beforehand for the successful outcome of any life's endeavour including applying for the Shell Graduate Programme for Students and Graduates. Learn more about the various steps and processes involved when applying for position at Shell, and discover some top tips to help you succeed.

NOTE: (The new recruitment process explained below comes into effect from April 01, 2017. If you are already at a certain stage in the graduate recruitment process, the process explained below does not apply to you.)

Make the most of your CV

Your CV is a key step in any application process. It is the platform to present yourself and demonstrate your achievements. Here are a few handy tips to help you present yourself in the best possible way:

Make sure your CV is up to date

Try to restrict it to two pages and keep the layout simple

Use headings like 'Education' and 'Career History' to highlight different sections

Don’t just make general statements about yourself – support them with evidence. For example, explain what you have done that illustrates the qualities you have

Try to link your skills and experience to the requirements of the role you’re applying for

Make sure you have an updated LinkedIn profile to make filling the application form faster

Personal details: Your full name, address, email address and phone number are most important. You’ll also want to make sure the full name you provide is the same full name written in other official documents.

Educational details: List these in reverse chronological order, with your most recent education first. Include the name of the institutions, the dates you were enrolled, and the qualifications you obtained or will obtain when you graduate. You may want to list the relevant modules, the projects and dissertations you have delivered, the grades you have achieved, and professional skills you have developed.

Career history and professional experience: Whether they’re paid, voluntary or shadowing, all experiences count! Present these in reverse chronological order with dates to show how long you remained in a particular role. Mention what you achieved and the skills you developed.

Achievements and outside interests: Include this information to show that you’re a rounded person with a balanced approach to life. Focus on recent examples, describing what you contributed and learned, and how you did this.

Stage 1: Online assessments

For the initial online assessments, note the following:

Although you’re given 10 days to complete the assessments, we encourage you to complete them as promptly as you can, preferably within 5 days

Before getting started, check to make sure you are using one of the following supported Internet browsers:

Internet Explorer 9+, latest version of Firefox, Chrome and Edge on Windows 7+

Latest version of Safari on Mac OS

Latest version of Safari on iOS (10" iPad recommended)

Latest version of Chrome on Android (~10" device recommended).

Click here for more information on the technical requirements for ensuring an optimal experience during the online assessments.

Make sure you are in the right frame of mind to take the test (motivated, focused, not tired or stressed)

It is recommended that you take this assessment on a large screen tablet, desktop or laptop

If English isn’t your first language 

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