Good work atmosphere and opportunities to do interesting challenging work - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

4.0
3 Jun 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good opportunities to work internationally in interesting locations. The company encourages employees to define their work and the work is generally very interesting - particularly if you are in a technical field.

Cons

Large bureaucratic organization full of complex process for simple things - particularly when it comes to HR. The company can be inflexible in dealing with employees.

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5.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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