How the bp application process works

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The bp application process has five main steps: apply online, application review, a first conversation, interviews and assessments,
and offer and welcome.

 

The exact stages vary by role, region and level, but the overall process is the same – and we'll always tell you what to expect at each
step.

What to expect from each step

01

Apply online

02

We review your application

03

First conversation

04

Interviews and assessments

05

Offer and welcome

1. Apply online

 

 

2. We review your application

 

 

3. First conversation

 

 

4. Interviews and assessments

 


 

5. Offer and welcome

 

How the process can vary

Online assessment
Psychometric test
On-demand video interview
Technical interview or task
Assessment centre
Online assessment

1. Typical for:

Early-careers, some professional roles

 

What to expect:

Short online exercises (often numerical, logical or situational)

2. Typical for:

Roles where personality or working style is a strong indicator of fit

 

What to expect:

Honest self-report – there are no ‘right’ answers

3. Typical for:

Roles with high application volumes

 

What to expect:

Record short answers to set questions in your own time

4. Typical for:

Technical, operational and specialist roles

 

What to expect:

A live conversation, take-home task or case study relevant to the role

5. Typical for:

Graduate schemes, apprenticeships, some leadership roles

 

What to expect:

A half- or full day of individual and group activities

Tips to help your application

Keep your CV up to date

Tailor it to the role you're applying for.

Set up job alerts

We’ll email you when a matching role goes live.

Be accurate and honest

Including all grades, dates and qualifications if we ask for them.

Prepare

Have a look around bp.com, LinkedIn, YouTube and our social channels. 

Highlight your achievement

Use examples and results to show the impact you've made, not just your responsibilities.

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Frequently asked questions:

How long does the bp application process take?

It varies by role and region. We can't promise an exact turnaround, but we'll get back to you as soon as we can and keep you updated at each stage.

What are the steps in bp's application process?

Five: apply online, we review, a first phone or video conversation, interviews and assessments, and an offer and welcome. Some roles also include online assessments, an on-demand video interview, a technical interview or an assessment centre. 

Will I always have a face-to-face interview at bp?

Usually yes, at the final stage. It's often a mix of a general conversation and a competency-based interview, with your hiring manager and sometimes future teammates – so you get a feel for the team you could be joining. 

What is an assessment centre at bp?

A half- or full-day session (usually for graduate, apprentice or some leadership roles) that combines individual and group activities. We'll tell you in advance what to expect and how you'll be assessed.

What happens after I accept an offer?

Your recruiter will confirm in writing, we'll run any pre-employment checks needed for your country, and then we start preparing you for day one – including introducing you to your buddy.

What if I'm not successful?

We'll let you know. Keep your job alerts running – roles come up regularly, and what you've learned about bp will help you next time.

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