Shell is not just a job, it's a way of life which many are proud of. - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

5.0
Jun 20, 2008
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. One of the best known brands in the world. One of the very few company logos in the world which does not need the company name to identify itself 2. Great compensation and benefits package 3. A culture built on respect for people 4. International job assignments - a Shell career is a life journey in itself

Cons

1. As with most large corporations, there is an element of bureaucracy 2. Some departments are quite traditional dominated by old veterans 3. Employees are not pushed to grow, Shell is like a maze with so many career tracks - one has to seek out his/her own growth path - really think about it and follow with action

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