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Interviewing at BAE Systems

See what people said about the interview process at BAE Systems.

Interview experience

Based on 547 interviews
Average

Interview difficulty

Based on 590 interviews
Medium

Interview process length

Based on 532 interviews
More than one month

Interview process at BAE Systems

Overall experience

On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, their rating is 6.

On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, their rating is 5.

Interview process length
More than one month
39%
About a month
18%
About a week
16%
About two weeks
15%
About a day or two
13%
Most reported steps
Not enough data
Least reported steps
Not enough data

What candidates say about the interview process at BAE Systems

  • As long as you have no moral compass you will do alright
    Shared on 18 May 2019 - CEO - UK
  • Honest and straightforward.
    Shared on 5 November 2018 - Aero/Handling Qualitiest/Flight Deck Observer - Farnborough
  • Never had an interview
    Shared on 19 June 2018 - Office worker - Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
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Interview questions at BAE Systems

Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates

  • I had to give a presentation around the contract between BAESystems and the military.
    Shared on 16 February 2021 - Safety & Compliance Leader - Leeming, North Yorkshire
  • Nothing technical. The interview process was to short and didn't focus on my capabilities.
    Shared on 5 July 2018 - Engineering Manager (Civil) - Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
  • Standard questions to determine knowledge and understanding.
    Shared on 9 February 2018 - Senior Business Support Officer - Coningsby, Lincolnshire

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The first interview at BAE Systems

How candidates got an interview
  • Recruiter contacted me33%
  • Other26%
  • Other online job site19%
  • Through Indeed9%
  • Paper application5%

How candidates received their first interview at BAE Systems

  • Online application
    Shared on 24 July 2022 - Engineer - Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
  • Work through an agency
    Shared on 30 June 2020 - Welder - Barrow-In-Furness
  • Heard about it through the airforce.
    Shared on 14 January 2019 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Technical Trainer - Warton, Lancs.

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