Case Study: Elizabeth Bostock
About Shell
Shell operates at the cutting edge of technology in oil, gas, chemicals and alternative energy. The scale and global reach of the business means they can offer a huge range of both technical and commercial career opportunities. Employees have the chance to fulfil their potential within a highly supportive culture: real responsibility from day one, with help whenever they need it. They also enjoy a flexible career path, excellent training and continuous learning.
What made you apply for a job at Shell?
As a Chemical Engineering graduate, I wanted to work in an international company that would not only give me the chance to develop my existing knowledge in a large number of areas, but also build new skills in functions not necessarily related to my background.
Is there the option for variety in your job?
When I joined Shell, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do. I did want to work in an operational environment and be able to use the knowledge and skills I’d developed in my studies. The position I have has fulfilled both of these criteria and given me the added bonus of living in a foreign country and learning a new language. My technical knowledge is being constantly developed and challenged. I also have the room and responsibility to be able to develop my own initiatives, whilst being fully supported and coached by my more experienced colleagues.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
No two days are the same. My role has certainly exceeded my expectations – my first task was to make a change to the internals of the reactors which had to be implemented in the plant shutdown the following year. This certainly gave me a taster of real responsibility from day one of my Shell career!