What happens after you apply?

Phone Interview:

Prepare examples against our leadership capabilities - our recruiters may ask you about when you have demonstrated elements of our ethos. Having some examples ready will make it easier for you to answer in the moment.

Ask your own questions - a screening interview is a great chance for you to find out whether we are a good fit for you and your ambitions for the future.

Face to face interview

1. Familiarise yourself with our leadership capabilities – there are plenty of ways you can show us you are BOLD, FAST, EMPOWERED, DIVERSE and RESPONSIBLE. These capabilities guide our colleagues in sharing one vision of the future.

2. Prepare examples of when you demonstrated these capabilities – looking back over your experience, you’ve likely achieved some great results. Even if you have limited work experience, you should have some interesting experiences to share from your time in education.

3. Answer questions using STAR – the best way to frame your answers is by remembering STAR – Situation, Task, Action, Result. By stating the situation you were in, the task you were trying to accomplish, the actions you personally took and the result it had, you can be sure your answer covers all the important points.

4. Do your research – check out our social media and our corporate website, www.bat.com. There might be areas you would like to know more about when you are meeting with our leaders. It also demonstrates your interest and commitment.

5. Prepare your own questions – interviews can be daunting. Making sure you have your questions written down means you won’t have to think of them in the moment and you’ll come across as prepared and confident.

Assessment center

1. Demonstrate your own thinking and research – make sure to put your points across and build on those of others. If there are facts and numbers available, use them to make your point even stronger. If you’ve done your own research, it will also enable you to enhance your answers and show breadth and depth of your knowledge.

2. Use positive group behaviours – when you’re participating in a group exercise, it can get heated. Keep in mind this is an opportunity to win together.

3. Demonstrate your confidence – assessors often look for signs of energy and engagement. Presenting yourself and your contributions with confidence can go a long way.

4. Speak slowly and clearly – when our nerves get the better of us, we tend to speak faster, less clearly and in a more robotic way than normal. Take a breath after each sentence, it will force you to slow down and be more confident.

5. Prepare for questions – your assessor might want to know more about how you have arrived at a certain conclusion. Don't let these questions throw you. Expect the questions, breathe and then answer them. You've got this!