BHP Billiton Interview Questions
Go Back1. BHP is committed to transparency. Do you consider yourself an honest person?
2. Integrity is a charter value at BHP. When have you shown great integrity at work?
3. How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?
4. We are looking for a long-term fit at BHP. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
5. Give me an example of a time when your communication style helped you to be a more effective leader.
6. Strong communication skills are important for any role with BHP. Rate your communication skills for us.
7. Which BHP charter values do you think are the most important?
8. Considering the volatile nature of BHP Group Limited's industry, what is the outlook for the metals and mining industry in the next year?
9. At BHP we put safety first when it comes to our employees and the handling of our products. How important is safety to you?
10. At BHP we take every step possible to be a leader in our industry. In your opinion, who are our competitors and what sets us apart from them?
11. What is your personal mission statement?
12. We value social responsibility. What is the best environmental effort BHP Group Limited has launched in the past 3 years?
13. Why is our industry a fundamental one?
14. BHP’s industry is competitive with frequent policy changes. How do you keep up with industry trends and policy changes?
15. Tell me about a conflict you had with a teammate.
16. Tell me about a time you witnessed a colleague doing something unsafe and how you responded?
17. Are you applying for any other jobs?
18. Do you consider yourself a patient person? How do you increase your patience level in challenging situations?
19. If you had a co-worker call in sick and you were asked to take over their project requiring overtime from you, how would you react? Where do you draw the line when it comes to being a team player?
20. How has your current job changed over the years?
21. Considering your background is in an industry different from BHP, what skills and characteristics do you have that qualify you for this industry?
22. Tell me about a time when you had to learn something new to complete a project.
23. What decisions did you routinely make in your last position?
24. Every step counts for a successful project so at BHP we prefer to hire those who come highly trained. Do you have any post-secondary education related to project management or environmental affairs?
25. Tell me about a time when you had to juggle competing deadlines.
26. What do you know about corporate governance practices in our industry?
27. What sources do you turn to when you need to solve a complicated problem?
28. When have you made a mistake delegating tasks to your team members?
29. BHP likes to bring out the best in our employees. What type of manager brings out the best in you?
30. How often do you discuss work with your colleagues in order to think up new systems and styles of working?
31. How do you define success?
32. We believe in giving BHP employees honest, open, and regular feedback. What feedback did you receive at your last job?
33. What steps do you take when you have to make an immediate decision and you don't have all the relevant or necessary information?
34. What is your current salary and salary expectations for this position?
35. Tell me about the most challenging problem you have encountered in your professional career.