Application Process & Interviews at BHP

Online questionnaire Pre-recorded video interview Online test surrounding IQ Online test surrounding EQ Formal Interview

This was during COVID for me and I was also interstate so all of the process for me was online. With the application, online assessments, online recorded response video interview, and phone interview (the opportunity to ask questions about the company and job).

The process was easy and entirely online, consisting of video interviews, tests and a phone interview with a leader. The process was quite slow, with long gaps of silence between stages. The process started before, and finished after, most other competitiors.

Interview processes are standard to other companies

The interviews were straight forward and chilled

Quite in depth,

Interview process and assessments were efficient and well managed.

No assessment center, only got a phone interview. Did not feel like I knew much about the role until much closer to the start date, rather than before the offer.

From what I remember - quite straightforward and brief. Only had one interview which was a very collaborative engagement (seemed like business was just as concerned with the job being the right fit for me as I was for them/the job)

The interview and assessments are straight forward and similar to most companies out there. However, the process can be slow in getting communication about interviews and assessments.

Simple and straight forward

Submitted application online, did video recording of interview questions and then had formal interview on site which involved a site walk around.

There was a virtual interview where I recorded myself answering questions. Then there were online assessments (numeracy, etc.). There was then an interview with a supervisor. The process took 9 months and there was minimal information about the graduate program or the team I would be in prior to being given my contract and starting.

Very competitive. Psychometric testing, assessment centres, multiple interviews.

Very slow, interviews and other stages (especially receiving contracts and other HR heavy steps) can take a while to happen

For the internship the process involved personality/capability testing online, then an engagement centre which had multiple 1:1 speed interviews and and a group interview For my current role the process was just a 2:1 interview with my line leader and another senior engineer in the team. The interview process itself is fine, however the onboarding/HR side of things is terrible. Months of waiting with no communication before a contract is available after accepting the verbal offer.

Online Game-based assessments, pre-screening, pre-recorded interview, interview, offer.

Had only an online self-interview. No live interactions with any members of the company.

It was very thorough including an assessment, video interview and then an in-person interview, then a police check. It did, however, have very long pauses in between each stage.

Given the process took place during COVID is was as best as can be expected. Did take a while though.

"Tell me about a time when" questions which relate to the company values.

How have I recently dealt with challenges/conflict?

Questions focused on safety, work ethic, thinking on the spot and working with people.

About my employment history, safety contribution examples, productivity examples, conflict management skills.

General questions about fit in the company, both culture and technical.

Myself, my career/education history and experience, my interest and passion both professionally and personally, my goals for next 5 years

Tell me about yourself. What made you choose the company?

General behavioural questions, no technical specific ones.

The interview with the supervisor was more of a chat. Whereas the recorded interview was standard interview questions.

Mostly about previous experiences and challenges. Alignment to company values.

When's a time you've done something for safety? When have you made a mistake and how did you handle it?

Traditional 'STAR' questions like - Tell us a time you faced a technical problem and how you worked through it - Tell us a time you worked in a group to meet a deadline - Tell us a time you made a mistake and the follow on - Tell us at ime you worked on a safety issue etc Also more job specific questions - Why do you want this role/why are you a good fit/what will your past experiences bring etc

Safety, culture, initiative, my background.

Why you want to work for BHP, what do you know about the company, how do you navigate challenges and provide an example

It was more like a casual chat. The interviewer and I discussed my hobbies and some of my past experiences on my resume.

A few technical questions as well as questions around the company's charter values.

Generally giving examples about teamwork/safety/thinking outside the box

What do you know about the company? Which of the company values do you resonate with?

Whats your experience, why do you want to join the company, give us a time in your life you were stressed/successful/etc

Questions were separated into safety, technical, behavioral and problem solving.

Understand company values, come prepped with responses to generic questions in the SMART format

It is important to understand the company values, as they are looking for someone who will fit and succeed in the company, not just someone with good grades. In the interviews, be friendly and show your excitement, as you'll likely be asked why you applied.

Expect HR to take a long time

Be familiar with the BHP Charter Values and what BHP does. Also have examples of when you overcame adversity, whether personally or professionally

Emotional and social intelligence is just as important as technical knowledge

Learning the company charter values and prepare specific examples for discussion.

Hard to say considering we had an expedited hiring process

Don't try to prepare answers that you think the company wants to hear, prepare your answers on yourself and what you want to do. The company is looking for diversity in thought and wants to find people who the job is a fit for.

Research about what the company's values are and how they work. Have a good answer to 'tell me about yourself'. Have good examples from uni or jobs about leadership, teamwork, conflict management etc.

Be yourself, go through your resume and be ready, practice

Be authentic in interview and research company well to prepare. Also ask the interviewers questions as well.

Know the charter values.

Read charter values, memorise them. Prepare examples of displaying these values

Be confident but calm and friendly Do some background research about the company/role so that you can tailor your responses Use it as a chance to work out whether the role and team culture is a good fit for you - the interview goes both ways!

BHP is quite present in WA. Have a look at BHP's operations and community engagement, and be aware of why you want to work here.

Read through the aims and mission of the company and find what passions of yours align with these. Also always be open to all opportunities and learnings

Think about all the positives and negatives before you commit.

Intern if possible, be positive, have some good examples of the above question topics.

Be receptive to working in regional areas.

Research the company, history, projects, values etc