Interview Skills Workshop

Today’s objectives

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Look at some important qualities BP looks for in all its recruits

Practice demonstrating these qualities in a mock interview

Think about how to make a good first impression

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Interested in…

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Science?

Engineering?

Business?

Why have interviews?

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BP recruits people into lots of jobs, in lots of places and situations

To get any role in BP or any company you’ll probably attend an interview - or maybe several

We want employees in all roles to share some skills and qualities that we think are vital to our business

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Why have interviews?

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You have to be able to show that you have these skills and qualities during your interview

You must give examples from your own experience either at school or at home eg: work experience or volunteering

We will help you prepare for an interview and give you some techniques to practice

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What BP is looking for

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Successful application

Passion for knowledge and learning• Can learn and apply knowledge• Good problem-solving• Analytical• Creative

Technical excellence• Knowledge and expertise at

a specific job or task• Can develop new ideas

relating to the field of work

Drive for excellence• Shows determination to do things

well• Doesn’t give up easily• Does things before being told to• Plans well and meets deadlines

Relating to people• Communicates well• Builds good relationships• Shows empathy towards others• Can be a team player or a leader

Prepare for your interview

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Think of a specific example of how you have demonstrated:

- Your drive for excellence

- Your ability to build relationships

- Your passion for knowledge and learning

Some examples might cover all three attributes

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Prepare for your interview

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Your examples should mention…

- Situation – the context in which you acted

- Task – what you had to do

- Action – how you responded to the task

- Result – what you achieved

Write some notes on how you would talk about your examples

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How will you come across?

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Body language – how you shake hands, how you sit, whether you fidget

Voice – how quickly or loudly you speak, not just what you say but how you say it

Eye contact – whether you give the impression of being honest and direct

Appearance – whether you make a good impression

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Practise an interview

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Groups of three

- Interviewer: use your script

- Interviewee: use your notes

- Observer: use the scorecard

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Watch out for …

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Body language

Voice

Eye contact

Appearance

Answers

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Reflection

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What did you learn?

What went well?

What was hard?

What do you need to practice?

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How can I find out more?

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www.bp.com/ukgraduates

Read about the types of jobs available to you

Learn about the specific training and development program

Read the profiles of recent graduates now working with BP

Find out more about the recruitment process