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Undergrad Internships

No. of undergrad internships in:

2005: 128

2006: 146

2007: 167

2006 interns from the following classes:

0% Freshman

5% Sophomores

29% Juniors

66% Seniors

0% Graduates

2006 interns from the following majors:

31% Business

3*% Computer Science

1% Economics

58% Engineering

1% Liberal Arts

0% Math

1% Science

0% Undeclared

0% Other

100% of internships paid

0% of internships unpaid

Is there an offical summer internship program? Yes

Average length of summer program: 10 weeks

Minimum: 8 weeks

Maximum: 16 weeks

Average hourly wage: $NA

Are interns paid on lump sum basis? NA

Average total intern compensation: $NA

NA% of eligible 2006 interns received full-time job offers

NA% of interns with offers accepted

Applicants & New Hires

23 undergrad campuses where employer recruited 2006-07

19 undergrad campuses where employer made job offers

Applicants for entry-level jobs

2005: 18,532

2006: 20,837

2007: 10,777

Entry-level hires

2005: 70

2006: 157

2007: 29

Entry-level hires who were undergrad interns

2005: NA%

2006: 23%

2007: NA%

Most important characteristics for new hires:

1-College Major

2-College GPA

3-Other

Behavioral interview results

2006 new hires majored in:

31% Business

3*% Computer Science

1% Economics

63% Engineering

1% Liberal Arts

0% Math

1% Science

0% Undeclared

0% Other

...and are:

7% African American

7% Hispanic American

15% Asian American

0% Other

29% Total minorities

38% Female

NOTE: The 3% of 2006 entry-level hires listed as Computer Science majors includes Management Information Systems majors.

Salary & Benefits

Entry-level hires since Jan. 1

Average base salary: NA

NA% earn less than $35,000

NA% earn $35,000 to $39,999

NA% earn $40,000 to $44,999

NA% earn $45,000 to $49,999

NA% earn $50,000 to $54,999

NA% earn $55,000 to $59,999

NA% earn $60,000 to $64,999

NA% earn $65,000 to $69,999

NA% earn $70,000 and above

Bonuses, Overtime & Perks

NA% received signing bonuses

Average signing bonus: $NA

NA% received performance bonus first year on job

Average performance bonus, 2006: $NA

0% of 2006 entry-level hires eligible for OT

100% of 2006 entry-level hires not eligible for OT

Reimburse employees for ed expenses?: Yes

Do employees become eligible immediately?: Yes

Maximum annual education reimbursement: $NA

Full grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? No

Partial grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

Time Off

Is there a Paid Time Off (PTO) Bank? No

If no, total paid vacation days:

During first year: 10

After 1 year: 10

After 3 years: 10

After 5 years: 15

After 10 years: 20

Total paid holidays: 8

Time off for religious observances: No

If yes, max PTO days:

During first year: NA

After 1 year: NA

After 3 years: NA

After 5 years: NA

After 10 years: NA

Total days off for religious observances: NA

Is flex time available? Yes

Sick, personal days, first year: 5

Health Benefits

Do entry-level hires have access to health plan? Yes

Employees pay part of the cost? Yes

Does health plan provide dental coverage? Yes

Extra charge for dental coverage? Yes

Does health plan provide vision coverage? Yes

Extra charge for vision coverage? Yes

Are same sex partners permitted as dependents? Yes

Pension and Profit-sharing

Do entry-level hires have access to 401(k)? Yes

12 months to full vesting in 401(k)

Max. company match as a percentage of salary: 2.5%

Min. employee set-aside as a percentage of salary to receive max. co. match: 0%

If 401(k) match not calculated as percentage of salary, explain:

Are entry-level hires eligible for co-funded pension? Yes

Months to full vesting in co-funded pension: 60

Are entry-level hires eligible for profit-sharing program? No

Months to full vesting in profit-sharing program: NA

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Maximum Maternity Leave

NA days during first year

NA days after 1 year

NA days after 3 years

NA days after 5 years

Maximum Paternity Leave

NA days during first year

NA days after 1 year

NA days after 3 years

NA days after 5 years

Other Benefits

Does company match employee charitable gifts? Yes

Max. annual company match for employee charitable gifts: $NA

Does company pay relocation expenses? Yes

Max. annual relocation expenses? $NA

Employee Discounts

Gym memberships

Cell phone/service

Insurance

Cultural events

Work Environment

40 hours worked weekly by entry-level hires on average

Does average vary by business unit, department? No

Entry-level hire work locations...

10% in open work stations

60% in cubicles

20% in shared offices

5% in private offices

5% have no company-supplied work space

Does organization monitor e-mail?: Yes

Does organization monitor Web usage? Yes

Typical dress code

Business Casual

Casual Fridays

Formal/Business

Does organization sponsor employee volunteer opportunities? Yes

Does organization offer employee daycare? Not offered

Does organization have fitness facilities on site? Facilities not available*

NOTE: Shell is currently building an onsite fitness facility.

Training Programs

Does your organization have a formal orientation program? Yes

If yes, how many days is it? 1

Orientation includes:

Computer Training

Guest Speakers

Diversity Exercises

Team Building Activities

Tour of Facilities

Safety Training

$NA average spent on training, per new hire, in 2006

Is there a formal leadership program for entry-level hires of a year or less? Yes

BUILD Program

Do candidates apply directly? No

If not, how is eligibility determined? Must be nominated and have manager's approval.

When are new hires first eligible? Other (explain below)

Within 6 months

Is program rotational? No

If yes, number of locations or business units: NA

Minimum rotations: NA

Maximum rotations: NA

Length of program, in weeks: 30

Minimum: 12 weeks

Maximum: 52 weeks

After program, employees offered permanent positions: 100%*

After program, do employees offered permanent position receive raise? No

If yes, amount of typical raise: NA

Is there a formal leadership program for entry-level hires of a year or more? No

NA

Do candidates apply directly? NA

If not, how is eligibility determined?

NA

When are new hires first eligible? NA

Is program rotational? NA

If yes, number of locations or business units NA

Minimum rotations: NA

Maximum rotations: NA

Length of program, in weeks: NA

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

After program, employees offered permanent positions: NA

After program, do employees offered permanent position receive raise? NA

If yes, amount of typical raise: NA

Does company have formal mentorship program? Yes

100% of entry-level hires participate

15 days of additional training expected

NOTE: After completion of the BUILD program, employees are eligible for new developmental opportunities should they exist, but if not, they will continue in their current position.

Getting Ahead

Three-year retention rate: NA%

Five-year retention rate: NA%

How are raises determined?

Performance

When are entry-level hires eligible for first raise? Less than two years

How are promotions determined?

Performance

When are entry-level hires eligible for first promotion? Two years or more

Evaluations

Frequency of evaluations

Twice a year

Important qualities

2-Leadership Ability

1-Productivity/Efficiency

3-Sales/Revenues

Min. tenure in years required for job change: 3

Describe any rules that apply: Rotation assignments can be 6-18 months.

Long-Term Prospects

Does position of VP exist at this organization? Yes

If not, is there a comparable title? NA

No. of employees who hold VP or similar title: 46

No. of employees with VP or similar title with 20 years plus seniority: 23

Age of youngest employee with VP or similar title: 39

Seniority of youngest employee with VP or similar title in years: 17