I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BHP (Cannington) in Mar 2011
Interview
The hiring process was pretty standard consisting of online application, pyschometric testing, phone screening and site visit which included an assessment centre with other candidates.
There was an underlying focus on safety which you could see in the phone testing & site visit, but other than that, nothing too extraordinary.
I applied online. I interviewed at BHP (Perth, Australia Occidental) in Jun 2016
Interview
Standard hiring process consisting of an online application, psychometric testing (numerical, inductive, verbal), phone screening and an assessment centre with approximately 10 people.
The assessment centre was a very casual process - interviewers were easy to talk to. Consisted of a group activity and speed interviewing with three separate people.
There was a large focus on safety.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time that you had to learn something new to solve a problem.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at BHP (Perth, Australia Occidental) in May 2016
Interview
Online application, Online testing, Phone interview, Engagement Centre (3x 12min interviews + 12 min group questions, 60min group activity). The engagement centre involved 3x 12 min interviews with in my case; mining engineer, geologist, and superintendent.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you have had to keep safety in mind, and what did you learn from it?