Trader Development applicants have rated the interview process at bp with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Trader Development roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at bp overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at bp as a Trader Development according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 40%
Group panel interview: 40%
Drug test: 20%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at bp (Chicago, IL) in Aug 2017
Interview
Laid back interview process. Go in with an open mind and not a stick up your rear end and your chances will improve. They are fairly selective though, most of the people I thought would get offers did not.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given a case study with a partner and asked to do an interactive exercise of buying/selling and wheeling and dealing
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at bp (Chicago, IL) in Oct 2014
Interview
I would say it was an overall straight forward. Be comfortable being quizzed and prodded for more info on answers. A sort of high stress situation to determine how you work under pressure. Very selective process. Simulations and 2:1 questions. Also a group component is included.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: describing oil related graphs to senior level traders