FAQs - Students & Graduates
Find here information about applying for Students & Graduates opportunities at Shell.
Co-op/Internship/Summer Work Terms
Start Dates For The Shell Assessed Internship & Shell Graduate Program
Application Dates
- Does Shell Canada have specific application dates?
We have introduced opening and closing dates to submit your application to enable us to process applications more quickly. We review applications once we receive them and fill roles on an ongoing basis so we advise you apply as early as possible.
- Full-time application dates:
- August 15th – December 1
- Internship application dates:
- August 15th – December 1
- January 1 – March 1
- I wanted to apply for the Shell Graduate Program or the Shell Assessed Internship but have missed the deadline, what should I do?
You will have to wait until the applications are open again. The opening dates for the Shell Graduate Program and the Shell Assessed Internship program will be displayed on our website.
Co-op/Internship/Summer Work Terms
- I’m enrolled in a Co-op program at my university. Would Shell be able to offer a 4 or 8-month term?
Yes. We offer a variety of 4, 8, 12 or 16-month work terms, starting in January and May. See section below regarding start dates for more information.
- I’m looking for a summer job and am not enrolled in my university’s co-op or internship programs. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes. Shell offers 4-month work terms throughout the summer months (May – August). Co-op and non-co-op students are welcome to apply. See section below regarding start dates for more information.
Eligibility
- What are the entry requirements to apply for the Shell Graduate Program or the Shell Assessed Internships?
For the Shell Graduate Program, you must be in your final year of study or you completed your degree less than 3 years ago.
To be eligible for the Internship Program, you need to be an actively enrolled university student who will complete at least one more semester of education following your internship.
We hire students who are 12+ months away from graduation for “earlier year” student opportunities and top performers from this group are often offered return opportunities. We also hire students who are within 12 months of graduation for “penultimate” student opportunities, and assess their performance for full-time employment upon graduation in the Shell Graduate Program.
MBA & PhD
- Does Shell consider students in PhD or Masters programs?
Yes, although the majority of our roles require Bachelor degrees, there are some roles that are suited for PhD or Masters students (specifically, for R&D and G&G roles; with Post-Doc research and/or industry experience – up to 3 year’s total experience).
- Does Shell consider students in MBA programs?
The majority of our commercial roles at Shell require Bachelor degrees only, and we hire a very limited number of Masters and MBA students.
Applying Outside Of Canada
You must be legally entitled to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or holding a valid work permit authorizing you to commence employment with Shell prior to applying for the role.
Reapplying To The Programs
- I was unsuccessful in my application for the Shell Graduate Program or Shell Assessed Internship. Can I reapply?
If you have reached the Stage 1 Assessments (Online Tests and Self Recorded Video Interview) or Stage 2, Part 1 (Case Study) for either the Shell Graduate Program or the Shell Assessed Internship Program and were unsuccessful, you can reapply 12 months from the date of your application.
If you have completed the full Stage 2 assessment or completed the Shell Assessed (Penultimate) Internship, you can apply again 3 years from your assessment date.
We advise these timings to allow candidates to build up the necessary skills or competencies that are required to be successful in the application process.
Application Status
- I’m waiting for a date for my Stage 2 Final Assessment; what should I do?
If you have received an email advising that you have reached the Stage 2 Final Assessment, we are in the process of scheduling assessments and we will be contacting you once we have an available time and date. I haven’t got a response to my application. What should I do?
You can track your application online by logging into your account. In the initial stages of the application process, applicants are given 10 days from receipt of their email invitation to complete each of the Online Assessments and Self Recorded Interview. After which if either of elements are not completed, the application is automatically withdrawn and you can re-apply in 12 months’ time from the date of application.
If you have not received an invitation to the Online Tests or the Self Recorded Interviews, you must contact our team within this timeframe to complete these elements. The Online Test and the Self Recorded Video Interview come in separate emails and may end up in your Junk mail. We cannot extend the 10-day window or re-activate the elements of the first stage if you contact us afterward the 10-day window. Contact us at: careers@shell.com
START DATES FOR THE SHELL ASSESSED INTERNSHIP & SHELL GRADUATE PROGRAM
Internship Program:
Shell recruits three different types of university students for the Assessed Internships Program:
Co-op Students
Co-op student terms are typically between 4 and 8 months in length, and are offered two times per year, starting in January and May. Students are required to apply for positions through their co-op office, as well as through Shell’s online portal. Note that students must complete Shell’s application process prior to being considered for an interview. Please refer to your co-op office calendar and guidelines for specific application instructions.
Internship Students
Internship student terms are typically between 8 and 16 months in length, and are offered two times per year, starting in January and May. Students find specific internship positions through job postings advertised on campus, and are required to apply through Shell’s online portal to be considered for an interview.
Summer Students
Summer student roles are offered for four month terms starting each year in May. Job advertisements are posted at many Canadian universities, and students are required to apply through Shell’s online portal to be considered for an interview.
Timing for Applications:
- For January-starting student employment opportunities, we accept applications between August and November.
- For May-starting student employment opportunities, we accept applications between August and February.
Shell Graduate Program:
For the Shell Graduate Program, start dates occur year-round and will be discussed with the applicant and the relevant business.
Contact
I have a query that is not answered here. Who can I ask?
If your query is not covered there you can send an email to careers@shell.com
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