BT Group early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-03 against BT Group's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with BT Group. How we check

At a glance

How BT Group recruits

Intake year not stated; all listed apprenticeship areas show Applications now closed (page copyright 2026). 5 stages, from BT Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where BT Group names them.

  1. Application

    Application form

    Online application with personal details and initial responses; an email confirms receipt.

    “First, you'll submit your application online with your personal details and initial responses. You'll receive an email immediately confirming we've received your application.”
  2. Online Assessment: written questions

    Written exercise

    Untimed online assessment with 5 written questions reviewed by AI (Sapia), which recommends fit against defined criteria. Candidates can ask for a full review of the recommendation.

    • 5 questions
    • Sapia (AI review of written answers)
    “You will then be invited to complete an untimed online assessment, designed to understand your potential and approach to learning and work. This assessment includes: • 5 written questions reviewed using AI technology, which will provide a recommendation on your fit for the role against defined criteria”
  3. Online Assessment: video question

    Other stage

    Within the same online assessment, one video question whose response is reviewed by a recruiter, not by AI. Page does not say explicitly that it is pre-recorded.

    • 1 questions
    • recruiter review
    “• One video question reviewed by a recruiter. [...] We use AI to support early-stage assessment review, specifically written responses, however, recruiters assess all video responses and all later stages, and final hiring decisions are always made by our Hiring Managers.”
  4. Final Stage Assessment

    Assessment centre

    Shortlisted candidates attend a face to face or virtual final assessment, usually a competency based interview and a group exercise. Feedback on request.

    “Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face to face or virtual final stage assessment. This stage usually includes: • A competency based interview • A group exercise”
  5. Outcome

    Offer

    All candidates receive an outcome, stated as within 2 weeks of the application once assessment centres are complete.

    “Once all assessment centres are complete, you'll be informed of the outcome within 2 weeks of your application, along with next steps where applicable. All candidates receive an outcome.”

Visa sponsorship

  • Apprenticeships

    BT Group's careers pages list apprenticeships among its early careers routes but say nothing about nationality, residency or visa sponsorship.

    “We're shaping the nation's digital future and we need fresh minds to help us do that. Explore our entry-level opportunities, from summer placements to our apprenticeships and graduate programme.”

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What is the BT Group apprenticeship application process?
BT Group's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application, then Online Assessment: written questions, then Online Assessment: video question, then Final Stage Assessment, then Outcome.

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