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Shell Graduate Programme 2024/2025 – Netherlands

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Reference ID R151513 Updated 08/31/2024
Graduate Program
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The Hague, Amsterdam, Moerdijk, Pernis, Rotterdam

Join us as a Graduate at Shell where you can grow and thrive as we power progress together.

Whichever part of our business you join, you will have the chance to work with experienced colleagues and share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges.

Our inclusive and collaborative culture will provide you with the support you need to grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start.

Details:

The Shell Graduate Programme is a leadership development program that develops future leaders of Shell.  It is a 3-year program to grow future leaders that provides you the necessary tools to grow your leadership skills and realize your full potential through on-the-job training, formal training and coaching.

Joining as a Graduate gives you an opportunity to showcase your capacity to analyse situations and propose purposeful solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals; adaptability to changing environments, learner mindset, drive to deliver results; and collaborate and nurture relationships as you work effectively with a diverse team.

Work locations for technical roles are Pernis, Moerdijk, Amsterdam and The Hague. Work locations for commercial/functional roles are Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam.

Start dates for the Graduate Programme are November 2024, February, May and November 2025.

To be eligible for our Graduate Programme you must:

  • Pursue or have completed a Master's or PhD degree in the Netherlands within the last three years;
  • Have less than three years of relevant work experience (if you’ve recently graduated);
  • Live in the Netherlands;
  • Have graduated prior to your first day at Shell. 

What you need to apply:

Please make sure to submit your CV in English.

We want you to be at your best when completing the assessments, so have put together some tips and additional background information that may help you. Please visit our candidate resource centre for more information.

Based on your interests and skills, we will match you to a suitable and exciting starting position. During the application process you will be asked for your preferred areas of interest.

What we offer:

You bring your skills and experience to Shell, and in return you get to work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

  • Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary with annual performance-related salary increase.
  • Be awarded capital-forming benefits and a share purchase program.
  • Achieve your balance with flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
  • Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
  • Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.
  • Gain access to support you need through mental health programs, as well as comprehensive counselling and a work-life service.
  • Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and life experiences to apply.

Learn more about Shell careers on our website: https://www.shell.com/graduates

Graduate stories

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The programme

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Our business areas

Shell is one of the world's largest companies, with variety of roles and opportunities, globally. To help you find the best place for your skills, we have organised our Graduate Programme into four distinct business areas. Commercial, Global Functions, Technical, Trading and Supply

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Your learning journey

Within your three years in the programme, you will be molded to be a future leader through a range of development opportunities which may include job rotations, on-the-job challenges, formal training and coaching.

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Tailored graduate development

At Shell, we empower graduates to take ownership of your own development. Co-created by you and your line manager to make the best of your individual strengths, your unique plan is an agreed course of action to help you keep track of your progress and steer your learning. Using this plan as a guide, you will actively manage your development while your line manager will provide the necessary enablement.

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End of programme assessment

At the end of your programme, your performance and achievements will be reviewed. Upon a successful outcome, an exciting next phase of the journey will commence.

Benefits of Shell

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Health and Wellness Programs

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plans

401(k)/Retirement Plans

Professional Development

Professional Development

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Maternity and Paternity Leave