Early careers FAQ

Early careers  


Non-technical FAQs – early careers  


I’m interested in applying to an early careers programme at bp but do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the role.


If you are applying to one of our early career programmes, the minimum academic requirements for the role will be stated in the job description. If, for any reason you do not meet these requirements, please follow the steps below, as applicable. 


Applying for a role within the UK: 

If you are applying for a UK-based role, please kindly provide details of any mitigating circumstances along with supporting evidence in the application form.  

For further queries, please reach out to the recruitment team, via email Enquiry@bpgraduates.co.uk or call +44 1635 584149.   


Applying for a role outside UK: 

If you are applying for a role outside the UK, please reach out to the recruitment team via Contact us | Careers | Home


Please ensure that any academic requirement gaps are clearly declared in your application. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Kindly note that you may be asked to provide supporting evidence for any mitigating circumstances. 


I have a disability, illness or injury which requires adjustment or additional support in the recruitment process, what should I do?   


If you have a disability, illness or injury that requires adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please follow the below steps, as applicable.


Applying for a role within the UK: 
Please include details of your condition and any required adjustments in the application form. The recruitment team will review these requests on a case-by-case basis. 
If you would prefer to speak with the recruitment team before submitting your application, you may contact them via email Enquiry@bpgraduates.co.uk  or call +44 1635 584149.  


Applying for a role outside the UK: 
For roles outside the UK, please reach out to the recruitment team via Contact bp careers | Get in touch


Am I allowed to apply to more than one role/programme or office location?  

You can apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications. 


If I am unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process, when can I reapply?  

If you have been considered for an early careers position (graduate, internship or apprenticeship) and are not successful, you will need to wait until the following academic year before applying again.  


Are there application deadlines?  

Please note that vacancies will be filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before the stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice.  

  

Can I have feedback on my application?  

Due to the high volumes of applications, we are unable to provide specific feedback at earlier stages in the process. Feedback may be provided if you attend an interview or assessment centre.   


I have already graduated. Can I still apply to the graduate programme?  

Yes, we welcome applications from candidates who have already graduated. Please check whether you meet all other requirements for the role before applying.   

If you are applying to a role within India, please check with your campus placement team if/when we are visiting your campus and follow the guidelines shared by the campus placement team to apply. 


I am applying to an early careers programme at bp and I would like to contact you about my application?  

If applying to a programme in the UK please email Enquiry@bpgraduates.co.uk or call +44 1635 584149.   

If applying to a programme outside of the UK contact us via Contact us | Careers | Home.



Non-technical FAQs – early careers – online tests and interviews  

If I am invited to complete online tests, how can I prepare?  

Before starting your online assessments, you’ll have the opportunity to complete practice tests for each assessment type. You’ll be able to access these from your candidate dashboard on the assessment platform.   

  

If I am invited to complete a video interview, how can I prepare?  

As part of your application, you may be invited to complete an on-demand video interview through the HireVue system. Please visit the HireVue hints and tips page to help you prepare.   

   

What happens if my computer/device crashes half-way through an online test?  

If your device crashes during an online assessment try logging back in through the original link. If you are unable to access the assessments, please contact the system administrator via contact details provided in the test invite or reach out to the recruitment team using the details provided below. 

If applying to a programme in the UK please email Enquiry@bpgraduates.co.uk or call +44 1635 584149.   

If applying to a programme outside of the UK contact us via https://careers.bp.com/contact-us . 


What do I do if I cannot attend my interview or assessment centre?  

It is essential that you let your recruiter know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend your interview or assessment centre. We will try, where possible, to reschedule this for you. However, as we make offers on a rolling basis, and receive high volumes of applications, we cannot guarantee that there will be further interview/assessment slots available.  


Non-technical FAQs – early careers – work permits and experience  


Does bp issue work permits?  

Visa sponsorship eligibility varies depending on the country you are applying to and the nature of the role. If the position qualifies, we will work with our immigration partners to initiate the sponsorship process once you have accepted an offer. Please note that while we will support the application, we cannot guarantee the outcome of any visa requests.  

  

Non-technical FAQs – early Careers – other questions 


What should I do if I search for a job and no results come back?  

This may mean that there are currently no available roles that match your requirements.  


Our graduate and intern roles are advertised on our candidate matching tool. Make sure you have entered your education details into the matching tool to check if there are any available roles you are eligible for. If there are currently no open roles in the location you’ve applied for, please complete the form and provide your details. You will receive an email notification once a suitable opportunity becomes available in that location. Our apprenticeship and early engagement opportunities are advertised on the respective country pages.    


You can also register to join our talent community to stay up to date with news and role opportunities. 


If I still require further assistance? 

If these FAQs do not answer your query, please contact us

Other useful materials

The application process at bp

We’ve looked at our application process and listened to feedback from candidates to make applying for a job at bp as simple and straightforward as possible. Of course, interviews will vary slightly based on your experience, field of expertise and region you are applying to – but here are the three main steps once you have searched for and found a suitable role:

 

Step 1 – Application and early stages in the recruitment process

 

  • Apply online. Make sure to read the job description thoroughly, take care that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
  • Your application will be screened by our specialist talent acquisition team and will likely be reviewed by your potential manager as well.
  • We may arrange a telephone or video interview with you. If you review any of the job specs online, you will see the key requirements for the role – the telephone/video interview is to ascertain that you broadly meet these criteria.
  • Your application process may include technical questioning whereby your responses will be reviewed and assessed in line with job requirements – typically technical and operational roles will have this assessment.
  • Depending on the role you apply for, we may ask you to participate in some psychometric testing. If this is required, your talent acquisition contact will explain the process and give you clear guidance on how to complete this, as well as answer any questions you may have. The important thing with this type of exercise is to answer the questions as honestly as you can as the evaluation is really designed to assess your suitability for the role.

 

Step 2 – The final stage in the assessment process

 

  • The final stage will usually be a face-to-face interview. This will comprise a general discussion and a more in-depth competency based interview plus a technical assessment if applicable. You will meet your talent acquisition contact and your hiring manager at this stage and perhaps other stakeholders – the people you could be working with. We feel it’s important for you to meet some of your potential colleagues up front – it will give you much more of a feel for the working environment.
  • Depending on the type of role you’re going for, you may have to visit an assessment centre – but guidelines will be given ahead of time if this is the case. You should make sure you are clear on what and how you will be assessed and what is expected of you. It’s important to listen carefully and to ask questions if you are not 100% certain of what is being asked of you, be up front about this. Rest assured that asking a question won’t affect your assessment – you’re not going to be marked down for requesting clarity!

 

Step 3 – Offer and onboarding

 

  • If you have been successful – congratulations! Your recruiter will contact you to make a verbal offer. Assuming you accept this, we will quickly follow up in writing.
  • Depending on your country of location we may need to conduct pre-employment screening checks, for example: educational qualifications, employment history /references and right to work in the region of employment. Don’t worry, all this will be made clear in advance and you’ll have plenty of time to get the necessary information together.
  • Once you have passed our pre-employment screening the welcoming process begins and we’ll do all we can to help you prepare for your new role with us. As well as keeping in touch with you following your job offer, we’ll have everything ready for your arrival. You’ll meet your line manager on your first day and you will be introduced to your buddy, who will be someone who knows the ropes and will be a great point of contact should you need some help.

 

Helpful tips

 

  • Make sure your CV/resume is up to date.
  • When you set up your account, register for job alerts – each time a role becomes available that fits the criteria you specify, you’ll be automatically emailed.
  • Do make sure that you tailor your application for a role, that way you will receive jobs that fit your job search specification. Also, be certain to answer the questions in the applications as fully as possible as this will help our specialist recruitment team.
  • It is absolutely essential that you complete your application form accurately and truthfully, including, if asked, all exam or module marks, dates and grades achieved. We often have to check these, so please be honest and up front with us.
  • Preparation is always key. Visit bp's website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube pages and do some research on us. We are very active on our social media channels. A job interview should be a two-way conversation and a two-way assessment, so you need to know as much as possible about us, the company and the role you’re applying for.
  • We will do our best to respond to your application, but we can’t guarantee an exact turnaround time – but our commitment to you is that we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
  • Finally – don’t be discouraged if you aren’t successful on your first application. We encourage you to keep checking the job alerts you have set up, make sure your searches are as accurate as possible and carry on conducting your research on bp - you never know what you might learn which may come in handy later on. 

 

Best of luck – we hope to hear from you soon!

Interviewing at bp - a guide for candidates 

We’ve looked at our application process and listened to feedback from candidates to make applying for a job at bp as simple and straightforward as possible. Of course, interviews will vary slightly based on your experience, field of expertise and region you are applying to – but here are the three main steps once you have searched for and found a suitable role:

 

Step 1 – Application and early stages in the recruitment process

 

  • Apply online. Make sure to read the job description thoroughly, take care that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
  • Your application will be screened by our specialist talent acquisition team and will likely be reviewed by your potential manager as well.
  • We may arrange a telephone or video interview with you. If you review any of the job specs online, you will see the key requirements for the role – the telephone/video interview is to ascertain that you broadly meet these criteria.
  • Your application process may include technical questioning whereby your responses will be reviewed and assessed in line with job requirements – typically technical and operational roles will have this assessment.
  • Depending on the role you apply for, we may ask you to participate in some psychometric testing. If this is required, your talent acquisition contact will explain the process and give you clear guidance on how to complete this, as well as answer any questions you may have. The important thing with this type of exercise is to answer the questions as honestly as you can as the evaluation is really designed to assess your suitability for the role.

 

Step 2 – The final stage in the assessment process

 

  • The final stage will usually be a face-to-face interview. This will comprise a general discussion and a more in-depth competency based interview plus a technical assessment if applicable. You will meet your talent acquisition contact and your hiring manager at this stage and perhaps other stakeholders – the people you could be working with. We feel it’s important for you to meet some of your potential colleagues up front – it will give you much more of a feel for the working environment.
  • Depending on the type of role you’re going for, you may have to visit an assessment centre – but guidelines will be given ahead of time if this is the case. You should make sure you are clear on what and how you will be assessed and what is expected of you. It’s important to listen carefully and to ask questions if you are not 100% certain of what is being asked of you, be up front about this. Rest assured that asking a question won’t affect your assessment – you’re not going to be marked down for requesting clarity!

 

Step 3 – Offer and onboarding

 

  • If you have been successful – congratulations! Your recruiter will contact you to make a verbal offer. Assuming you accept this, we will quickly follow up in writing.
  • Depending on your country of location we may need to conduct pre-employment screening checks, for example: educational qualifications, employment history /references and right to work in the region of employment. Don’t worry, all this will be made clear in advance and you’ll have plenty of time to get the necessary information together.
  • Once you have passed our pre-employment screening the welcoming process begins and we’ll do all we can to help you prepare for your new role with us. As well as keeping in touch with you following your job offer, we’ll have everything ready for your arrival. You’ll meet your line manager on your first day and you will be introduced to your buddy, who will be someone who knows the ropes and will be a great point of contact should you need some help.

 

Helpful tips

 

  • Make sure your CV/resume is up to date.
  • When you set up your account, register for job alerts – each time a role becomes available that fits the criteria you specify, you’ll be automatically emailed.
  • Do make sure that you tailor your application for a role, that way you will receive jobs that fit your job search specification. Also, be certain to answer the questions in the applications as fully as possible as this will help our specialist recruitment team.
  • It is absolutely essential that you complete your application form accurately and truthfully, including, if asked, all exam or module marks, dates and grades achieved. We often have to check these, so please be honest and up front with us.
  • Preparation is always key. Visit bp's website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube pages and do some research on us. We are very active on our social media channels. A job interview should be a two-way conversation and a two-way assessment, so you need to know as much as possible about us, the company and the role you’re applying for.
  • We will do our best to respond to your application, but we can’t guarantee an exact turnaround time – but our commitment to you is that we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
  • Finally – don’t be discouraged if you aren’t successful on your first application. We encourage you to keep checking the job alerts you have set up, make sure your searches are as accurate as possible and carry on conducting your research on bp - you never know what you might learn which may come in handy later on. 

 

Best of luck – we hope to hear from you soon!

Video interviewing

We’ve looked at our application process and listened to feedback from candidates to make applying for a job at bp as simple and straightforward as possible. Of course, interviews will vary slightly based on your experience, field of expertise and region you are applying to – but here are the three main steps once you have searched for and found a suitable role:

 

Step 1 – Application and early stages in the recruitment process

 

  • Apply online. Make sure to read the job description thoroughly, take care that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
  • Your application will be screened by our specialist talent acquisition team and will likely be reviewed by your potential manager as well.
  • We may arrange a telephone or video interview with you. If you review any of the job specs online, you will see the key requirements for the role – the telephone/video interview is to ascertain that you broadly meet these criteria.
  • Your application process may include technical questioning whereby your responses will be reviewed and assessed in line with job requirements – typically technical and operational roles will have this assessment.
  • Depending on the role you apply for, we may ask you to participate in some psychometric testing. If this is required, your talent acquisition contact will explain the process and give you clear guidance on how to complete this, as well as answer any questions you may have. The important thing with this type of exercise is to answer the questions as honestly as you can as the evaluation is really designed to assess your suitability for the role.

 

Step 2 – The final stage in the assessment process

 

  • The final stage will usually be a face-to-face interview. This will comprise a general discussion and a more in-depth competency based interview plus a technical assessment if applicable. You will meet your talent acquisition contact and your hiring manager at this stage and perhaps other stakeholders – the people you could be working with. We feel it’s important for you to meet some of your potential colleagues up front – it will give you much more of a feel for the working environment.
  • Depending on the type of role you’re going for, you may have to visit an assessment centre – but guidelines will be given ahead of time if this is the case. You should make sure you are clear on what and how you will be assessed and what is expected of you. It’s important to listen carefully and to ask questions if you are not 100% certain of what is being asked of you, be up front about this. Rest assured that asking a question won’t affect your assessment – you’re not going to be marked down for requesting clarity!

 

Step 3 – Offer and onboarding

 

  • If you have been successful – congratulations! Your recruiter will contact you to make a verbal offer. Assuming you accept this, we will quickly follow up in writing.
  • Depending on your country of location we may need to conduct pre-employment screening checks, for example: educational qualifications, employment history /references and right to work in the region of employment. Don’t worry, all this will be made clear in advance and you’ll have plenty of time to get the necessary information together.
  • Once you have passed our pre-employment screening the welcoming process begins and we’ll do all we can to help you prepare for your new role with us. As well as keeping in touch with you following your job offer, we’ll have everything ready for your arrival. You’ll meet your line manager on your first day and you will be introduced to your buddy, who will be someone who knows the ropes and will be a great point of contact should you need some help.

 

Helpful tips

 

  • Make sure your CV/resume is up to date.
  • When you set up your account, register for job alerts – each time a role becomes available that fits the criteria you specify, you’ll be automatically emailed.
  • Do make sure that you tailor your application for a role, that way you will receive jobs that fit your job search specification. Also, be certain to answer the questions in the applications as fully as possible as this will help our specialist recruitment team.
  • It is absolutely essential that you complete your application form accurately and truthfully, including, if asked, all exam or module marks, dates and grades achieved. We often have to check these, so please be honest and up front with us.
  • Preparation is always key. Visit bp's website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube pages and do some research on us. We are very active on our social media channels. A job interview should be a two-way conversation and a two-way assessment, so you need to know as much as possible about us, the company and the role you’re applying for.
  • We will do our best to respond to your application, but we can’t guarantee an exact turnaround time – but our commitment to you is that we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
  • Finally – don’t be discouraged if you aren’t successful on your first application. We encourage you to keep checking the job alerts you have set up, make sure your searches are as accurate as possible and carry on conducting your research on bp - you never know what you might learn which may come in handy later on. 

 

Best of luck – we hope to hear from you soon!

Recruitment fraud

We’ve looked at our application process and listened to feedback from candidates to make applying for a job at bp as simple and straightforward as possible. Of course, interviews will vary slightly based on your experience, field of expertise and region you are applying to – but here are the three main steps once you have searched for and found a suitable role:

 

Step 1 – Application and early stages in the recruitment process

 

  • Apply online. Make sure to read the job description thoroughly, take care that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
  • Your application will be screened by our specialist talent acquisition team and will likely be reviewed by your potential manager as well.
  • We may arrange a telephone or video interview with you. If you review any of the job specs online, you will see the key requirements for the role – the telephone/video interview is to ascertain that you broadly meet these criteria.
  • Your application process may include technical questioning whereby your responses will be reviewed and assessed in line with job requirements – typically technical and operational roles will have this assessment.
  • Depending on the role you apply for, we may ask you to participate in some psychometric testing. If this is required, your talent acquisition contact will explain the process and give you clear guidance on how to complete this, as well as answer any questions you may have. The important thing with this type of exercise is to answer the questions as honestly as you can as the evaluation is really designed to assess your suitability for the role.

 

Step 2 – The final stage in the assessment process

 

  • The final stage will usually be a face-to-face interview. This will comprise a general discussion and a more in-depth competency based interview plus a technical assessment if applicable. You will meet your talent acquisition contact and your hiring manager at this stage and perhaps other stakeholders – the people you could be working with. We feel it’s important for you to meet some of your potential colleagues up front – it will give you much more of a feel for the working environment.
  • Depending on the type of role you’re going for, you may have to visit an assessment centre – but guidelines will be given ahead of time if this is the case. You should make sure you are clear on what and how you will be assessed and what is expected of you. It’s important to listen carefully and to ask questions if you are not 100% certain of what is being asked of you, be up front about this. Rest assured that asking a question won’t affect your assessment – you’re not going to be marked down for requesting clarity!

 

Step 3 – Offer and onboarding

 

  • If you have been successful – congratulations! Your recruiter will contact you to make a verbal offer. Assuming you accept this, we will quickly follow up in writing.
  • Depending on your country of location we may need to conduct pre-employment screening checks, for example: educational qualifications, employment history /references and right to work in the region of employment. Don’t worry, all this will be made clear in advance and you’ll have plenty of time to get the necessary information together.
  • Once you have passed our pre-employment screening the welcoming process begins and we’ll do all we can to help you prepare for your new role with us. As well as keeping in touch with you following your job offer, we’ll have everything ready for your arrival. You’ll meet your line manager on your first day and you will be introduced to your buddy, who will be someone who knows the ropes and will be a great point of contact should you need some help.

 

Helpful tips

 

  • Make sure your CV/resume is up to date.
  • When you set up your account, register for job alerts – each time a role becomes available that fits the criteria you specify, you’ll be automatically emailed.
  • Do make sure that you tailor your application for a role, that way you will receive jobs that fit your job search specification. Also, be certain to answer the questions in the applications as fully as possible as this will help our specialist recruitment team.
  • It is absolutely essential that you complete your application form accurately and truthfully, including, if asked, all exam or module marks, dates and grades achieved. We often have to check these, so please be honest and up front with us.
  • Preparation is always key. Visit bp's website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube pages and do some research on us. We are very active on our social media channels. A job interview should be a two-way conversation and a two-way assessment, so you need to know as much as possible about us, the company and the role you’re applying for.
  • We will do our best to respond to your application, but we can’t guarantee an exact turnaround time – but our commitment to you is that we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
  • Finally – don’t be discouraged if you aren’t successful on your first application. We encourage you to keep checking the job alerts you have set up, make sure your searches are as accurate as possible and carry on conducting your research on bp - you never know what you might learn which may come in handy later on. 

 

Best of luck – we hope to hear from you soon!

Professionals FAQ

We’ve looked at our application process and listened to feedback from candidates to make applying for a job at bp as simple and straightforward as possible. Of course, interviews will vary slightly based on your experience, field of expertise and region you are applying to – but here are the three main steps once you have searched for and found a suitable role:

 

Step 1 – Application and early stages in the recruitment process

 

  • Apply online. Make sure to read the job description thoroughly, take care that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
  • Your application will be screened by our specialist talent acquisition team and will likely be reviewed by your potential manager as well.
  • We may arrange a telephone or video interview with you. If you review any of the job specs online, you will see the key requirements for the role – the telephone/video interview is to ascertain that you broadly meet these criteria.
  • Your application process may include technical questioning whereby your responses will be reviewed and assessed in line with job requirements – typically technical and operational roles will have this assessment.
  • Depending on the role you apply for, we may ask you to participate in some psychometric testing. If this is required, your talent acquisition contact will explain the process and give you clear guidance on how to complete this, as well as answer any questions you may have. The important thing with this type of exercise is to answer the questions as honestly as you can as the evaluation is really designed to assess your suitability for the role.

 

Step 2 – The final stage in the assessment process

 

  • The final stage will usually be a face-to-face interview. This will comprise a general discussion and a more in-depth competency based interview plus a technical assessment if applicable. You will meet your talent acquisition contact and your hiring manager at this stage and perhaps other stakeholders – the people you could be working with. We feel it’s important for you to meet some of your potential colleagues up front – it will give you much more of a feel for the working environment.
  • Depending on the type of role you’re going for, you may have to visit an assessment centre – but guidelines will be given ahead of time if this is the case. You should make sure you are clear on what and how you will be assessed and what is expected of you. It’s important to listen carefully and to ask questions if you are not 100% certain of what is being asked of you, be up front about this. Rest assured that asking a question won’t affect your assessment – you’re not going to be marked down for requesting clarity!

 

Step 3 – Offer and onboarding

 

  • If you have been successful – congratulations! Your recruiter will contact you to make a verbal offer. Assuming you accept this, we will quickly follow up in writing.
  • Depending on your country of location we may need to conduct pre-employment screening checks, for example: educational qualifications, employment history /references and right to work in the region of employment. Don’t worry, all this will be made clear in advance and you’ll have plenty of time to get the necessary information together.
  • Once you have passed our pre-employment screening the welcoming process begins and we’ll do all we can to help you prepare for your new role with us. As well as keeping in touch with you following your job offer, we’ll have everything ready for your arrival. You’ll meet your line manager on your first day and you will be introduced to your buddy, who will be someone who knows the ropes and will be a great point of contact should you need some help.

 

Helpful tips

 

  • Make sure your CV/resume is up to date.
  • When you set up your account, register for job alerts – each time a role becomes available that fits the criteria you specify, you’ll be automatically emailed.
  • Do make sure that you tailor your application for a role, that way you will receive jobs that fit your job search specification. Also, be certain to answer the questions in the applications as fully as possible as this will help our specialist recruitment team.
  • It is absolutely essential that you complete your application form accurately and truthfully, including, if asked, all exam or module marks, dates and grades achieved. We often have to check these, so please be honest and up front with us.
  • Preparation is always key. Visit bp's website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube pages and do some research on us. We are very active on our social media channels. A job interview should be a two-way conversation and a two-way assessment, so you need to know as much as possible about us, the company and the role you’re applying for.
  • We will do our best to respond to your application, but we can’t guarantee an exact turnaround time – but our commitment to you is that we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
  • Finally – don’t be discouraged if you aren’t successful on your first application. We encourage you to keep checking the job alerts you have set up, make sure your searches are as accurate as possible and carry on conducting your research on bp - you never know what you might learn which may come in handy later on. 

 

Best of luck – we hope to hear from you soon!

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