British American Tobacco Interview Questions & Answers
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Difficulty Rating
60%
Interview experience
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Graduate trainee - finance
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September 2020
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Job offer? Not yet
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Difficulty Rating
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Most difficult question
Why do you want to work in a controversial industry like this ?
Interview steps
Interviews:
Phone
1:1
Group / Panel
Senior Management
Video
Tests:
Numerical
Personality
Verbal reasoning
Psychometric
Other:
Assessment centre
Group exercise
Background check
Presentation
Competency based questions
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Graduate Trainee - Operations
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June 2017
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Difficulty Rating
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Interview process
The first interview was a telephone interview with a recruitment consultancy firm on behalf of British American Tobacco and lasted 30 minutes exactly. I was asked mainly competency questions and one question about why I wanted to work for British American Tobacco. At this stage they didn't ask specific questions relating to the industry or the role.
Most difficult question
What would your friends and family think of you working for a tobacco company?
Other than the example already used in your application form, describe a time when you failed at something. What happened and why did you fail?
Interview tips
Understand the position of British American Tobacco within the wider tobacco industry. Be aware of the cigarette brands they market as well as the brands of competitor firms.
Experiences at the assessment centre
The assessment centre was very friendly. I was given a tour of the office and introduced to staff in the department where I was applying to.
I then had a panel interview with three members of staff that lasted about an hour; and was then given 30 minutes to prepare a presentation on health warnings on alcoholic products.
I then had a 1-on-1 interview with the recruiting manager which was very informal and lasted about 45 minutes before spending 30 minutes delivering the presentation I prepared early.
The assessment centre lasted half a day. I was told that they would contact me within 14 days with a decision. I still hadn't heard anything after a month so called them and I was informed I was unsuccessful via email shortly after my telephone call ended. I later found out the position I applied for was filled internally. They also did not cover travel expenses.
Interview steps
Interviews:
Phone
1:1
Group / Panel
Senior Management
Video
Tests:
Numerical
Personality
Verbal reasoning
Psychometric
Other:
Assessment centre
Group exercise
Background check
Presentation
Competency based questions
Rating the interview
How would you rate the pre-attendance information?
pre-attendance information:
How well was the interview organised?
interview organisation:
What was your overall impression of the organisation?
overall impression of the organisation:
What was your overall impression of the selection process?
selection process:
Did the interview reflect the overall values / culture of the organisation?
overall values / culture:
Would you recommend this company to a friend?
would recommend company to a friend:
Did you want the role following your interview?
wanted role after interview:
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