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BP Interview Questions & Reviews in Houston, TX
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Business Analyst at BP
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX – Reviewed May 16, 2013 New
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Its a long process. In my case I was applying from the outside, so the vetting can be a little daunting. You could break down the whole thing in three phases:
1. Phone interveiw with to confirm basic information. Very softball questions.
2. Face to face interview with prospective team, panel of four people.
3. Informal lunch gathering to meet additional prospective team members, lighthearted conversations.
I felt that it was very good doing good research on the company. My approach was basic stuff; reading their history on their website, knowing who the CEO was, knowing about previous mergers and aquisitions... nothing fancy really. What made the difference (I think, I could be wrong) was to have a good set of questions to ask. I worked a lot on this, doing mind maps of topics relevant to the role, and managed to get very intelligent talking points into the table with the interview panel. I feel that without this, I would just have been your average interviee...
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In my case I was moving frm a manager to an analyst role, so the topic about a "step down" was brought forward. Being the elephant in the room, I had my elevator pitch ready... be ready for yours (we all have one.)
Some technical questions were raised, both on the panel and the lunch... but very consistent with the role, so answers and confirmations abounded.
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Negotiation Details – It took aproximately one month from job application to interview, and an additional 45 days from interview to offer. Negotiation was fairly simple, almost haggle free. Background check was a nightmare, my advice is to have have a list of contacts from previous roles ready (email, phone, address), so they can fill in the blanks. Academic records are also needed, so have them handy.
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Division of Interest Analyst at BP
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Aug 2011 – Reviewed Mar 7, 2013
Interview Details – My interview was pretty straight forward. I started as a contractor so I was already familiar with the management team and they liked my work. I felt like the interview was more of a formality. Questions are all situation based.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time when you didn't work well with others. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I was coming in to their training program. Upon completion of the program you will be bumped to the next pay grade. There is little to no negotiation around salary when entering their training program.
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IS&T Summer Intern at BP
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX – Reviewed Feb 19, 2013
Interview Details – The interview process was fantastic. I applied over the summer through BP's website and I got a call from HR in late December asking about what I wanted to do at BP. Then I had a 30 minute phone call with the HR person again and then I had a video call with the hiring team where i got asked a bunch of situation questions (i.e. what would you do if....) and they had me walk through my resume and why I wanted to join the their team specifically. After that I got a call with an offer. It was a very well organized interview process and I felt it was fair. They give you about 2 weeks to either accept or reject their offer.
Interview Question – Why are you interested in Energy? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiating because it was an internship. However, the compensation package is great, I wouldn't negotiate even if I could.
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Geophysicist at BP
No Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Nov 2012 – Reviewed Jan 27, 2013
Interview Details – I submitted my resume for a student Expo, go a call for interview
Interview Question – Exploration Scenario Answer Question
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Human Resources Advisor at BP
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Sep 2011 – Reviewed Jan 21, 2013
Interview Details – The recruiter called me to do a pre-screen interview; hiring manager did a phone interview with me to explain the position requirements and duties; recruiting coordinator contacted me to schedule a face to face interview with a group panel. I interviewed with a group panel of 3 BP HR employees. Completed the interview. Received a verbal offer from the hiring manager offering me the job, received an offer package from the recruiter about 3 days later (was in a foreign country at the time). Worst part of the process is the background screen, the vendor who does this didn't have a fax machine that could accept international faxes, it took another 10 days resolve this matter. Orientation is elaborate and convoluted, but they are working on updating that with a new program Discover BP which is really quite good.
Interview Question – They asked a few situational questions, but nothing I would classify as difficult or unexpected. HR is where difficult and unexpected live and play. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Simple and transparent. A phone call between the recruiter and myself, and the hiring manager and myself.
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Human Resources Assistant at BP
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Sep 2012 – Reviewed Dec 26, 2012
Interview Details – Initially completed a phone screen which was 30 minutes. 2 rounds of interviews, one with team, next with manager. It was behavorial based, STAR format. Decision was made 2 weeks later. Each interview was 1 hour and 30 minutes in length. Somewhat informal, but formal. It was a comfortable environment.
Interview Question – A question regarding a tactical and systemic processes utilizing HRIS Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Informal and not transparent. Hiring manager was not able to answer questions regarding specific benefits.
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Upstream Mechanical Engineer at BP
No Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Nov 2012 – Reviewed Dec 6, 2012
Interview Details – First round interview on campus consisted of one 1.5 hr interview, the first half was behavioral, 2nd half was technical. Got a call almost 2 months later about a second round interview on site in Houston. Interview day consisted of two 45 minute technical interviews that were harder than the first round question. One of the questions was a petroleum engineering question that was pretty hard for me being mechanical, I think they were seeing if I could figure it out. The rest of the day was a few presentations about benefits etc, lunch, and a tour.
Interview Question – Given a diagram of a natural gas well with some constants. How could you calculate the %recoverable of the gas in this reservoir? Answer Question
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Human Resources Advisor at BP
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Jul 2008 – Reviewed Oct 4, 2012
Interview Details – Hiring process was efficient and positive.
Interview Question – A major part of the interview was about Diversity and Inclusion which was unexpected. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate and I should have.
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Upstream Benefits Lead at BP
No Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Aug 2011 – Reviewed Aug 2, 2012
Interview Details – 2 personal interviews
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Questions based on STAR technique Situation, Task, Action, Response
Ex: describe a time when u had to deal with a difficult team member...
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Onsite Coordinator at BP
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Jan 2012 – Reviewed Jul 6, 2012
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I received a call from a local recruiter who informed me of this job opportunity within BP as an Onsite Coordinator (Event Administrator) for their Group Learning Operations Department. After the initial call to verify my interest, in took about two weeks before an interview and information was given. The facts about the role kept changing until I went on the interview. It was at the BP office. I met with a Logistics Manager and OC Team Lead to discuss the position and my fit. The interview went well. I receive a phone call in about a two week time frame. I started working two weeks later.
The interview process was fairly simple and straightforward. The hiring process was painful to say the least.
Interview Question – Do not remember any of the questions Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I wasn't able to negotiate anything. Their was poor management and communication about the role/pay from the beginning. Luckily the rate offered satisfied my need at the time. My focus was just starting the role and ending the madness of the hiring process.
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