Bidwells early careers: how to get in

Stage 1: Online application

Application form

Online application with CV and cover letter plus role and knowledge questions. Window 1 September to 31 October 2026.

“Stage 1: Online application. At this stage you will be required to submit an online application along with your CV and cover letter. We will ask you specific questions related to the role and your knowledge.”

Stage 2: Online aptitude test

Online tests

Online aptitude test of no more than 30 minutes. Provider not named.

• about 30 minutes

“If your application is successful, you will be selected to sit an online aptitude test, taking no longer than 30 minutes.”

Stage 3: Recorded Teams interview

Live video interview

Recorded Microsoft Teams interview with the Early Careers team: same pathway-related questions for everyone, a set time slot per answer, recording shared with hiring managers.

• Early Careers team member over Microsoft Teams, recorded

“Stage 3: If successful, you will have a recorded teams interview with someone from our Early Careers team. All interviewees will be asked the same questions and be given an allotted time slot to answer. The questions will be related to the chosen pathway you’ve applied to. The interviews will be shared with the hiring managers from each department.”

Stage 4: Assessment Centre

Assessment centre

Assessment centre, typically December or January: industry activities, team exercises, 1:1 interviews, meeting the team and lunch.

“Stage 4. If successful, you will be asked to attend an Assessment Centre. Typically these take place in December or January. These will involve industry-related activities, team building exercises, 1:1 interviews, meeting the team and lunch.”

Offer

Offer

Offer by phone from the Talent team with an acceptance deadline, then an emailed contract.

“you will be phoned by our Talent team with details of the offer.”

Stage 1: Online application

Application form

Online application with CV and cover letter plus questions on the role and future goals.

“Stage 1: Online application. At this stage you will be required to submit an online application along with your CV and cover letter. We will ask you specific questions related to the role and your future goals.”

Stage 2: Telephone call

Phone interview

Telephone call with the Talent team about you, your skills, motivation and industry knowledge.

“If your application is successful, you will have a telephone call with a member of our Talent team!”

Stage 3: Assessment Centre

Assessment centre

For degree apprenticeships, about 4 hours: industry tasks, group exercises, interviews and lunch.

• about 240 minutes

“For Degree Apprenticeships, we run an Assessment Centre which consists of industry-related tasks, group exercises, interviews and lunch. This will typically last around 4 hours.”

Stage 4: Optional meeting

Other stage

If required, an informal return visit to meet more of the team.

“Stage 4. If required, we may bring you back in an informal manner to meet additional members of the team.”

Offer

Offer

Offer by phone with course details, then an emailed contract.

“You will be phoned by our Talent team with details of the offer and the course we will put you on”