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.

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

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.

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.

behavioural questions

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?

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

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.

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Scenario based questions and questions around what my career goals are

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.

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.

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.