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Shell early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-04 against Shell's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Shell.

At a glance

How Shell recruits

Shell Graduate Programme 2027. 5 stages, from Shell's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Shell names them.

  1. Virtual Job Try-out

    Immersive assessment

    Virtual job simulation: tackle challenges, show problem solving, share your story and work approach. Together with the on-demand interview it takes about 40 minutes.

    “You start with the Virtual Job Try-out where you experience the job through simulations where you tackle challenges, demonstrate your problem-solving skills, share your unique story, and reveal your work approach.”
    Source

  2. On-Demand Interview

    Recorded video interview

    Recorded on-demand interview, completed within 7 days of the invitation. Try-out and interview together take about 40 minutes.

    “You then move on to the On-Demand Interview. You have to record your responses and complete the interview within 7 days from receiving the invitation. The Virtual Job Try-out and On-Demand Interview will take approximately 40 minutes.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  3. Final assessment: Case study (online)

    Case study

    Online case study session with two Shell employees, prepared from materials sent in advance.

    “The next stage includes completing an online case study session with two Shell employees. You will need to read and prepare for this, but don’t worry, all the information you need will be provided to you in advance.”
    Source

  4. Final assessment: Interview (online)

    Live video interview

    Online interview with the same two Shell employees who ran the case study.

    • Two Shell employees, online
    “Then you will complete an online interview with the same two Shell employees.”
    Source

  5. Job offer

    Offer

    Successful stage 2 candidates can be offered a place, matched to a role by availability and skills.

    “Following the successful completion of Stage 2, you can be offered a spot in the Shell Graduate Programme.”
    Source

Visa sponsorship

  • Graduate Programme

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    “You live in the UK”

Shell on the Home Office sponsor register

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Common questions

What is the Shell graduate scheme application process?
Shell's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Virtual Job Try-out, then On-Demand Interview, then Final assessment: Case study (online), then Final assessment: Interview (online), then Job offer.
Does Shell use a recorded video interview?
Yes. Shell lists a recorded video interview stage ("On-Demand Interview").

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