Friendly and exciting from day one

“Since joining Shell I’ve worked in four different business areas undertaking at least four different roles and worked on a number of exciting projects. This included Shell Asia-Pacific Middle East Marine Products, Singapore Supply and Distribution and Asia Pacific Chemical Solvents. This diversity is stimulating and eye-opening. I’ve learned so much about myself as a professional.”

“Having a mentor is a key part of my learning; the relationship has made such a difference. It’s one of the many highlights of Shell’s Graduate Programme.”

Si Yng’s mentor, Tanya Lam, is also based in Singapore. With a Masters in Finance from Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Tanya’s current role is Finance Continuous Improvement Manager. She has been with Shell for 12 years.

Si Yng describes the mentor/mentee relationship with Tanya, as “a comfortable one”. “I’ve known Tanya since I joined; I always look forward to our meetings. We discuss work of course but also chat about our lives outside work – like her children and places to eat. She is such a strong, capable and independent person and so professional. She’s a role model in how she grows in her various roles and develops professionally at Shell.
“I’ve learned so much from Tanya. She gives me advice before I even know I need it. She always keeps an open mind.”

Open mindedness is a quality which Si Yng believes is vital for anyone interested in applying to the Shell Graduate Programme. “The demand for energy globally is growing and changing. Shell needs people who are open minded to new challenges: graduates who will help Shell innovate. Their challenge is to create new technologies for Shell to find more affordable, cleaner and safer energy.

“The world needs that energy: Asia especially.”