Online Application
For this stage I believe I submitted a CV and a cover letter.
How to respond for success
My university helped me with my cover letter but I used the SMART structure.
Expect up to a 1 month wait before advancing to the next stage.
HireVue
You have to record answers to pre-set questions with a certain amount of time to prep and record the answer. The questions are generic "name a time you experienced a challenge and overcame it" and and provide an example of how you worked well in a team"
Example
The questions are generic "name a time you experienced a challenge and overcame it" and "provide an example of how you worked well in a team".
How to respond for success
I did dress professionally and made myself look tidy even though it was online.
Expect up to a 1 month wait before advancing to the next stage.
Technical Interview
This stage was a technical interview. You have a video call with technical people from bp, who ask questions based on example scenarios which vary from applicant to applicant, discipline to discipline. In my case they asked questions about weld fatigue failure and questions relevant to a production site with a loading dock.
Example
An example question for me was what tests would you perform on a failed weld?
How to respond for success
My advice to applicants is to research the company values and try to work those into your answers as well as doing a brief refresh on technical knowledge so you are well prepared and can show your best self. I believe knowing the values and awareness of what is important to the company is what set me apart.
Expect up to a 2 week wait before advancing to the next stage.
Assessment Centre
The final stage was a group assessment centre which consisted of two group activities and two individual activities. My advice would be to try include everyone in the group activities and show you can work well in a team, whether that’s leading or just checking everyone understands the task. For the individual tasks I would say make sure to have confidence in yourself and be assertive in your ideas in a professional and considered way.
Example
Expect questions about your motivations for the role and why your chosen field
How to respond for success
My main advice would be to try and be inclusive in the assessment centre and don’t panic in the technical interview.
Expect up to a 2 week wait before being offered a position.
Technical Interview
This stage was a technical interview. You have a video call with technical people from bp, who ask questions based on example scenarios which vary from applicant to applicant, discipline to discipline. In my case they asked questions about weld fatigue failure and questions relevant to a production site with a loading dock.
Example
An example question for me was what tests would you perform on a failed weld?
How to respond for success
My advice to applicants is to research the company values and try to work those into your answers as well as doing a brief refresh on technical knowledge so you are well prepared and can show your best self. I believe knowing the values and awareness of what is important to the company is what set me apart.
Expect up to a 2 week wait before advancing to the next stage.
Assessment Centre
The final stage was a group assessment centre which consisted of two group activities and two individual activities. My advice would be to try include everyone in the group activities and show you can work well in a team, whether that’s leading or just checking everyone understands the task. For the individual tasks I would say make sure to have confidence in yourself and be assertive in your ideas in a professional and considered way.
Example
Expect questions about your motivations for the role and why your chosen field
How to respond for success
My main advice would be to try and be inclusive in the assessment centre and don’t panic in the technical interview.
