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Learning mindset and taking initiative:\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-subtle","colspan":3,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple/text_1790436382","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EShow responsibility, such as managing tasks in a part-time job, helping coordinate a school activity, or creating a study routine to meet deadlines.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple","model":{}},{"organism":"Container","colspan":3,"children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-solid","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_2070590959/text","model":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E2. Curiosity and adapting when priorities change: \u003C/h3\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-subtle","colspan":3,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_2070590959/text_1790436382_copy","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EShare a moment when you adjusted quickly, such as changing your approach during a team project or picking up a new process at work.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_2070590959","model":{}},{"organism":"Container","colspan":3,"children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand2-solid","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_931179048/text","model":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E3. Clear thinking and fact-based decisions:\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-subtle","colspan":3,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_931179048/text_1790436382_copy","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EExplain how you gathered information, identified what mattered, and chose a sensible next step.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_931179048","model":{}},{"organism":"Container","colspan":3,"children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand3-solid","colspan":3,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_202737992/text_1976651955","model":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E4. Teamwork, communication, and attention to detail:\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-subtle","colspan":3,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_202737992/text_1790436382_copy","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDemonstrate how you work with others, ask good questions, and check your work when accuracy matters.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_202737992","model":{}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-kingdom/en_gb/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/shell-apprenticeship-programme-uk/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_1992777851","model":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWhy join the Shell UK Apprenticeship Programme?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn apprenticeship can suit people who want structured learning alongside work, with experienced colleagues around them ready to help. 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