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January 2013 01 Interview Graduate Briefing Pack-Template

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Graduate Briefing Pack

PACK CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 2 DISCOVER SHELL ........................................................................................................................................ 2 ABOUT YOUR INTERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 2 PREPARATION FOR THE INTERVIEW ............................................................................................................ 2 ............................................................................................................................... 3 .................................................................................................................................. 3 ........................................................................................................................ 3 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................... 3 ............................................................................................................................ 5 ......................................................................................................................... 5 APPENDIX 1: TRAVEL AND LOCAL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 7 YOUR DESTINATION ......................................................................................................................... 7 SHELL TRAVEL AGENCY .................................................................................................................... 7 APPENDIX 4: ACCOMODATION .......................................................................................................... 11 APPENDIX 5: KEY CONTACTS .............................................................................................................. 11 APPENDIX 6: AFTER THE INTERVIEW .................................................................................................... 11 APPENDIX 7: JOURNEY MANAGEMENT PLAN ..................................................................................... 11

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This pack provides you with an overview of what you can expect during your interview. We’ve also i ncluded some advice and tips to help you with the process.   

An overview of your interview Information on who you will meet on the day and the exercise in which you will participate Travel information and directions

Please read through this pack carefully to ensure you have all the necessary information to allow you to perform your best during your interview.

As one of the most innovative companies in the world, we’re looking for remarkable graduates to join us on this exciting journey of discovery, pushing boundaries and exploring frontiers as we go. You’ll collaborate with some of the best minds in your field as you pioneer new ideas to help us meet future energy demands in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. As you build your own diverse network of talented individuals, you’ll be inspired to make discoveries that will have a real impact on the future. You can find out more about Shell at www.shell.com and learn more about the Shell Graduate Programme via our interactive PDF.

Congratulations on being invited to attend an interview and thank you for taking the time to find out more about what Shell can offer you. Your interview will give us a chance to see you in action, enabling you to show us how you handle different situations while allowing us to see whether you demonstrate the skills and attributes we’re looking for. The interview gives you the opportunity to show us your potential and will help you decide if Shell is the right company for you. An overview: The language used during the interview will be English  The interview will last between an hour and an hour and 15 minutes   You will need to read all of the instructions carefully  You must wear the name badge we will supply you with for the duration of your interview  At the end of the interview, you'll have the chance to ask us some questions of your own - about the role, the culture, work environment or any other area of interest to you.

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Please try to get a good night’s sleep and relax We are only assessing when we say we are Have a go – aim to do your best 2

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Listen carefully to the questions – ask questions if anything is unclear Enjoy the experience – the interview gives you an opportunities to tell us about yourself and what you can do

We will reimburse you for the cost of any reasonable or predefined expenses as long as you can provide receipts. In some cases, Shell will make travel arrangements for you. Please see:  

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appendix 1 for information on making your travel arrangements; appendix 2 for information on the reimbursement of expenses; and appendix 3 for information on the interview venue.

Smart/business dress is appropriate for the interview.

At Shell we care about your safety and are committed to ensuring that Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) features as a key element of our recruitment and learning events. With this in mind, we have produced some safety advice to help you stay safe during your visit. Please be sure to read our safety guidance.

You should contact your Scheduling Co-ordinator and explain the situation. In exceptional cases the interview may be re-scheduled. If you have any other queries please contact your Scheduling Co-ordinator.

If you require special accommodation, any reasonable adjustments or additional assistance for the interview, please contact your Scheduling Co-ordinator

While your academic record was one of the reasons we invited you to participate in a telephone interview, our experience has shown us that excellent qualifications alone are rarely sufficient to be successful within a company as challenging, diverse and global as Shell. We’ve identified the qualities that we believe are critical to high performance in Shell and, during your telephone interview we’ll assess you against our Achievement and Relationship criteria: • Achievement: We expect plenty of enthusiasm, resilience and confidence – but additionally, you’ll be someone who can always get things done and learns quickly. 3

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• Relationships: You should have the skills and abi lity to work effectively with others in a diverse team. You will need to speak conversational English to take part in the interview, but your use of English is not one of the assessed criteria. If you are not a native English speaker you will be given some additional time to prepare where appropriate.

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Scheduling Co-ordinator – Your Scheduling Co-ordinator sent you the invite and confirmed the interview. They will also handle any queries or concerns that you may have prior to yo ur interview. Candidate Co-ordinator – The Candidate Co-ordinator is responsible for the logistics of your interview, ensuring it runs in a smooth and timely fashion on the day itself. Interviewer – Your interviewer/s can either be from the relevant business area or they could be a generic HR interviewer. They will assess you against our criteria and make the decision about hiring you. The interviewer will help you to tell us about your qualities. There may be more than one interviewer during your interview.

You will receive an email within 10 days of your interview advising you of the outcome. Finally… We look forward to meeting you and wish you every success on your journey with Shell.

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APPENDICES 1. Travel and local information 2. Expenses 3. Interview venue 4. Accommodation 5. Key contacts 6. After the Interview 7. Journey Management Plan (JMP)

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APPENDIX 1: TRAVEL AND LOCAL INFORMATION We encourage you to use public transport; however, based on your location it may be more convenient to use personal transport. If so, please read more information on vehicle safety in our safety guide. If you need to fly or take the train to your interview location, our travel agency Carlson WagonlitTravel (CWT) will book and arrange payment for your flights or train. To arrange travel a pre-filled authorisation form will be sent to you. Please email it to the CWT email address supplied and copy in your Scheduling and Candidate Co-ordinator. Note: The date of arrival in the authorisation form is the day of the interview as much as possible and the date of departure will be same day of the interview as well. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS Non-India citizens require a valid passport with a minimum of six months validity from their arrival date. DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT OR OTHER IDENTIFICATION When you visit the Shell Offices you will need to be able to identify yourself. It is your own responsibility to ensure that your passport is valid. PERSONAL INSURANCE It is your responsibility to arrange any appropriate travel insurance. Shell is unable to accept liability for loss or damage to any items of luggage. It is advisable to take out appropriate cover with your travel agent but you will need to cover the cost of this yourself.

RMZ Centennial Campus B, No. 8B, Kundalahalli Main Road,Whitefield Bengaluru

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) Shell Travel Agency (India) Tel +91 (80) 67367070 Fax +91 (80) 41887010 Email - [email protected]

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Shell will undertake the cost for flight and hotel for candidate who based o utside Bangalore. However, you have to book yourself for the flight ticket and hotel arrangement via our travel agent (CWT) based on Travel Approval Form that will be sent to you by Shell. Please find the following attachment for CWT contact and the booking process.

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Cabs will be provided by Shell for airport transfers (to and fro). Please follow the instructions below upon arrival to Bangalore International Airport.

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APPENDIX 2: EXPENSES To claim your travel expenses, you will need to complete a Candidate Expense Form and send it to [email protected] within 60-days after your Interview.

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Please provide all receipts to substantiate your claims. Claims not supported by receipts or documents will not be reimbursed. If you are unable to scan your receipts, please return the form together with all the original receipts to your Candidate Co-ordinator. We must have your bank details (including your IBAN number) so that we can reimburse your expenses directly into your bank account. Failure to provide the necessary information will result in payments being delayed. All your claims must be converted to your base country currency. Please allow 3 to 5 weeks for us to process your claim from the date we receive your claim.

If you are driving to the Shell Office for your interview, you can claim mileage at a rate of INR 8.80 per km. Please contact your Candidate Co-ordinator for details of the maximum round trip rates for reimbursement.

Taxi Rail fare Air fare Bus fare Accommodation

Taxi fares to and from the airport. Your economy return ticket will be reimbursed. If you need to fly to the interview location, our travel agency Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) will book and pay for your flights. Your economy return ticket will be reimbursed. One night of accommodation before the SRD will be booked for you under your name. Shell will be invoiced directly for this. If you wish to stay longer, this will be at your own expense.

The invitation assumes you are living at the address currently stated on your application form. If this has changed, please contact your Candidate Co-ordinator. In the hotel, you are responsible for paying all incidental charges such as te lephone calls or minibar charges. Please settle these when you check out. Taxis will only be paid for in exceptional circumstances. First-class fares will not be reimbursed. Failure to provide all details requested could result in a delay in the reimbursement of expenses. Please make sure you make copies of your expenses and keep them until you have been reimbursed. Please complete as much of the expense claim form as possible, scan and send it together with your receipts to [email protected] within 60 days. Once your expense claim has been received it will take between 3 and 5 weeks before reimbursement. Here is a link to the expense claim form: Candidate Expense Form

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APPENDIX 3: INTERVIEW VENUE RMZ Centennial Campus B, No. 8B, Kundalahalli Main Road,Whitefield Bengaluru - 560048, India 080 40217137

APPENDIX 4: ACCOMODATION The Zuri Whitefield Bangalore ITPL Road, Whitefield Bangalore 560 048 INDIA Tel.: 806 665 7272 Fax: 806 665 7282 Your hotel accommodation has automatically been booked for you and paid for by Shell, this includes the cost of your breakfast. All incidental charges such as telephone calls will be for yourown account. Please settle these upon departure. If you do not wish to stay in the hotel room or wish to cancel your booking prior to the Interview, please notify your Scheduling Coordinator as soon as possible otherwise we will be charged for your non-arrival.

APPENDIX 5: KEY CONTACTS For any questions you may have leading up to your interview, please contact your Scheduling Co-ordinator..

APPENDIX 6: AFTER THE INTERVIEW At the end of the day the interviewer will review the extent to which you demonstrated the required Achievement and Relationships competencies. This profile is then used to make a decision as to whether you have successfully passed the interview.

APPENDIX 7: JOURNEY MANAGEMENT PLAN As part of our Safety First culture, we take your travel safety very seriously. We have uploaded a that can be found at http://www.shell.com/global/aboutshell/careers/briefingpack/briefing-pack-graduate-interview.html Please complete it and send it back to us 2 days before you travel. Finally… We look forward to meeting you and wish you every success in your journey with Shell. 11

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