Application Process & Interviews at BP Australia

Multi stage process, video interview, in person group activities, then a final in person interview with current employees.

A very thorough process of interviews and assessments were conducted. Testing as well as virtual and F2F interviews were conducted to ensure the right candidate was selected.

There was an initial written application, video interview, psychometric testing and assessment centre and panel interview.

1. applied and sent in resume and cover letter 2. online assessment 3. video interview 4. online assessment center I really enjoyed the online assessment centre as it was more fun than other companies I had interviewed for. there was a quick turnaround in hearing back after the assessment center, however from my memory it took like 2 months to hear that I had gotten through the next stage after submitting my resume and cover letter. In that time I had gone through the whole process for another company and accepted the offer as I thought I didn't progress with the bp role.

At first I didn't get through to interview stage as the assessment measuring 'intelligence' was extremely skewed. For example, I have a reading disability so I can't keep up with timed comprehension assessments.

The assessment process was very long and rigorous. The process was not boring but was still 3/4 stages before I was actually hired.

The hiring process was extremely thorough. Upon reflection, I think it allows the hiring managers to understand what candidates want to genuinely apply.

When I was initially hired into the internship, there was online assessments, a recorded interview, a face-to-face interview and then an assessment centre. Later on, I did one interview to obtain my grad program offer. Then recently, I did one interview to obtain my roll-off position after the grad program.

Had no issues with the interview process at all. I think it provided me with a really good opportunity to express my personality.

Straight forward given I was an inter the summer before

Extensive online application with same day behavioural and business case interview

Long and varied

Thorough and with multiple stage.

The panel interviews are almost conversational.

It was short and informal

Hired from vacation work - so interviewed for that role not a graduate position. Online application and testing, then assessment centre and interview.

Lengthy and thorough. Many steps to get to the interview stage, once at interview stage, recruitment was relatively straight forward.

The interview process/assessments were quite simple for the Graduate role because I had already successfully participated in a more extensive process and assessments for a Summer Vacation role at the same company (online testing, group activity, technical interview and behavioural interview). Hence, the Graduate role only required an hour long panel interview discussion with two HR people and a business member.

Interviews were face to face, no video or phone interviews. Assessment centre was quite straightforward and there was an opportunity to meet people from the company outside of the interviewing process.

There were multiple rounds of assessments and interviews and a large number of applicants. The initial application was long, and was then followed by phone interviews, group interviews, individual interviews and a range of psychometric tests.

I can't remember.

Value and behavioural based questions.

I was asked about previous experiences of working in a team, problem solving and application of different skills.

My interview was great. I forget what questions were asked. They seemed fair and reasonable.

Why bp? What Values do you align with? What are your strengths and weaknesses?

behavioural questions

Questions about how I would respond in a situation, how I have demonstrated certain skills, how I demonstrated certain company values, and whether I had any questions for the interview panel.

Why do I want to apply? Asking about my previous roles. What would I do in a particular situation

Scenario based questions and questions around what my career goals are

Standard behavioural questions and basic business decision making question in the technical

The questions were based around the company's values and behaviours as well as general questions regarding knowledge of the company.

Behavioural questions, experience, personal interests

About past work experience and university. Values based questions.

How do you meet our culture pillars? What is your biggest concern about working here? What area of the business do you want to work in? Describe your ideal job? And your ideal manager?

What I had learned in my internships, what I wanted etc.

Mixture of behavioural and technical questions in individual interview. Assessment centre relating to a case study.

Questions around the 5 core company principles General knowledge/engineering questions

Tell us about your background. Case-study questions. Career aspirations. Safety experience. Time's we'd shown BP values.

Behavioural, leadership, motivations, learning style, experience, self-awareness, logic and reasoning, managing risk. Preference for first rotation role, interest in working overseas.

How can you demonstrate the Company's values? Why do you want to work here? What do you offer the Company and what are your interests?

Be prepared, but be yourself.

Have examples prepared of past experiences and skills used/learnt. Whilst it is good to have some knowledge of the company and its strategy, this is not necessary to do well in the interview.

research bp, their products, future ambitions, vision, etc have behavioural question examples prepared

I recommend they get in contact with one of the hiring people, then they can have a real conversation.

Ensure you understand the company you are applying for, bp is no longer an International Oil Company and is now an International Energy Company. A strong resume and good grades is a must (>75% CWA)

I would say that to be successful in getting a role within the business, candidates need to ensure they are passionate and have a reason that they want to join the company. It isn't just a job, you need to have a particular interest.

Make sure you understand the current operations and future direction of the company. Understand the tools and ways of working from current employees. Understand the values of the companies. Prepare for situational questions based around the key skills of the role.

Show confidence and express your personality the best way you can. I will never know for sure, but I feel how well I expressed myself in my video interview would have played quite a strong role in me getting hired.

Learn about the company before the interview, values and recent news surrounding bp.

Be honest and prepared

Think about the company values and how they exist for you in your day-to-day life.

Understand the culture - reach out to people and ask questions about what it's like to work here. Tell them how you'll fit into the culture, more than how you would do the job. Be conscious of how you come across in a group assessment.

Understand the culture of the company, build business acumen and capability.

Read up relevant issues/news items in the Oil & Gas industry. Practice answering interview questions using the STAR method.

Be yourself - be real

Know BP's values.

Be genuine - authentic and honest. Use the STAR method for answering behavioural questions. Consider other types of leadership (e.g. personal) in addition to team leadership. Consider the company's values (will be reflected in questions and excellent answers). Prepare for technical interview (case-based with additional scenarios/circumstances added). Check your self-awareness.

Research and make sure you know the history, know the values and understand who you are applying to work for. Have passion for the values, don't apply if you aren't willing to demonstrate how these values link to you.

Think about all your experiences and not just your university marks. Good grades are important but they will also be looking for diverse experiences such as volunteering on a committee, playing sport, organising charity events or travelling... It is important to be genuine.

Be prepared to throw yourself into everything. Put your hand up for opportunities, get your hands dirty and never say no to a piece of work because it's not "sexy" or deemed high value. Opportunities come to those who can prove themselves as hard-working, enthusiastic and dedicated.