You are interviewing at bp. Prepare structured, evidence-based answers (using a consistent framework like STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result) to the following behavioral questions. For each, be ready with a specific example, measurable outcomes, and what you learned.
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What interests you about a career at bp?
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Why have you decided to apply for this specific role?
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Tell me about a time when your personal ethics or values guided your actions.
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Give me an example of a time you had to address a task that was not going to plan.
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Tell me about a time you worked with others to achieve a common goal.
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Tell me about a demanding task/project that you have worked on.
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Tell me about a time where you had to understand different viewpoints before making a decision.
Constraints/expectations:
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Keep each answer to ~2–3 minutes.
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Include the context (team, goal, constraints), your specific contribution, and the impact.
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Use at least one quantified result per answer where possible (e.g., % improvement, time saved, errors reduced).