SHELL: Gourami Business Challenge - Saturday 13 to Thursday 18 December 2008

What will the world be like in 2050?

Whatever the future holds we'll need ambitious graduates to help us tackle the energy challenge. If you're ready to test your potential in the international energy business there's no better place to start than Gourami.

The country is fictional - the challenges are real. If you'd like to explore your potential, the Gourami Business Challenge could be for you.

A week long residential event, the Gourami Business Challenge takes place around the world and offers an ideal opportunity for you to get a real insight into our international organisation.

Gourami is representative of Shell's culture, business principles, diversity, operations and true to the risks and challenges faced in the global energy industry.

You'll be able to hone your technical and commercial skills as you develop and present a five-year business plan for Shell in Gourami.  In teams, you'll make strategic decisions and recommendations about refining operations, the development of offshore oil and gas discoveries, the supply and marketing of products to customers, as well as look at manpower and costs.

You'll be coached by a multi-disciplinary team of Shell professionals, so you'll get plenty of exposure to our people and culture, as well as time to network and socialize.

Throughout your time in Gourami, we'll be assessing your performance and development as well as providing detailed, structured feedback to help you improve your skills and knowledge further. And at the end of the challenge, if you've demonstrated all the qualities we're looking for, you could receive an offer of a full-time position upon graduation.

The Gourami Business Challenge is designed for final year students and takes place in Portugal.

For further details, and to applybefore 7th November, please see www.shell.com/careers.