Geologist in a changing industry - Geologist Shell Employee Review

3.0
Nov 17, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits, Pay, Culture, People. The quality of colleagues is high, hiring process is very streamlined and fair, but difficult. Everything is team oriented and collaborative. International experience and opportunities.

Cons

Management, Boom & Bust industry, Slow to move, slow to change. There are too many incompetent middle managers. HR is a train wreck after hiring, often impersonal. Change is very slow to happen.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
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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
Jun 3, 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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