This page helps candidates preparing for the BHP video interview. Read excerpts on motivation, teamwork, learning new skills and relationship building, then choose the pack that matches your stage. Each excerpt shows the kind of question you can practise before recording your answers.
1 pack · 6 question entries · all with model answers in the With answers edition · Global. Question excerpts from every pack are free to read below. 1 short sampler is free to read in full; its answer edition costs £6.
Sources: BHP careers page 1 · BHP careers page 2 · BHP careers page 3. Checked 24 October 2026. Formats change by programme, market and year, so your invitation is the final word.
1 pack · 6 question entries
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
From Video Interview – Values & Competency · With answers edition £6. Each answered question in that edition has a model answer like this one.
I’m a dedicated professional with a background in engineering and a deep interest in sustainable resource management. Raised in Australia, I’ve long admired BHP’s role as a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, delivering critical resources while championing safety and environmental responsibility. I earned a degree in mechanical engineering from a leading university and have spent three years working in project management at a manufacturing firm. There, I streamlined production processes, cutting downtime by 20%, and developed skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability that I’m eager to apply at BHP. My experience taught me the value of precision and efficiency, qualities I see reflected in BHP’s operations. I applied for this role because it perfectly blends my technical expertise with my career aspirations. BHP’s leadership in innovation, like its use of automation and renewable energy initiatives, excites me—I want to contribute to projects that redefine mining for a sustainable future. Beyond that, your commitment to ethical practices and community engagement aligns with my personal values. I’ve volunteered with local environmental groups, and I’d love to work for a company that shares my belief in balancing profitability with purpose. This role offers a platform to grow my skills, learn from industry experts, and make a real impact in a global organization. As BHP continues to evolve, I see myself thriving here, bringing my analytical mindset, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude to tackle challenges and drive success. I’m ready to join a team that values excellence and innovation, and I’m motivated to contribute to BHP’s legacy.
Model answers are practice examples written for this catalogue, not the employer’s answers or scoring guidance. Compare the structure and level of detail, then answer with your own experience.
Our BHP pack includes questions such as 'Tell us about yourself and why you have applied for this role' and 'Tell us about a time you worked effectively with others to overcome a challenge.' The recurring themes are motivation, learning new skills, relationship building, ethical choices and teamwork.
Use a short sequence of situation, what you did and the result, keeping the focus on your own actions. State the answer first, then the example. Practise aloud to a timer, and record yourself to check that you stay within the time limit and sound natural.
There is one pack, 'Video Interview – Values & Competency', for the Global video interview stage. Start there, as it covers the competency and motivation questions you describe. If your invitation names a different market, choose the pack that matches it.
Our question banks are compiled from questions reported by candidates who took the actual recruitment assessments and interviews.
Packs are preparation material, not a prediction of your assessment questions. Model answers are practice examples, not the employer’s answers or scoring guidance. Check the question excerpts, role, market and stage before choosing a pack.
Every pack opens in your browser after purchase. The Questions edition has every question in the pack; the With answers edition adds a model answer to each answered question. Prices are in GBP. The full list of BHP packs is in the catalogue.
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