What is the Virgin Media O2 graduate scheme application process?

Virgin Media O2's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application form, then Online test, then Telephone interview, then Coaching call (non-assesed), then Assessment centre.

Does Virgin Media O2 sponsor visas for graduates?

Virgin Media O2 says it cannot provide visa sponsorship for its Industrial Placement (Intern) programme.

Virgin Media O2 early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-24 against Virgin Media O2's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Virgin Media O2. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Schemesgraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
Apprenticeship Schemes (engineering, digital, business and customer)apprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
Industrial Placement Schemeplacement
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No

How Virgin Media O2 recruits

2027 Graduate Schemes (applications opening very soon as of 3 Oct 2026). 5 stages, from Virgin Media O2's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Virgin Media O2 names them.

Application form
Application form
Standard application form for everyone. No CVs are requested; candidates are assessed on strengths, values and motivation.
“We don’t ask for CVs. Instead, everyone completes the same application form, so everyone is assessed on the same criteria”
Source
Online test
Online tests
Online assessment focused on the strengths and motivation needed for an early careers role. Provider not named.
“Our online assessment is designed to accurately identify talent without bias, focusing on the strengths and motivation that are essential for an early careers role at Virgin Media O₂”
Source
Telephone interview
Phone interview
Telephone interview. Interviews are structured with standardised questions for every candidate.
“We use structured interviews with standardized questions to ensure all candidates are evaluated using the same criteria”
Source
Coaching call (non-assesed)
Other stage
A non-assessed coaching call before the assessment centre so every candidate knows what to expect.
“All candidates receive coaching before attending an assessment centre. This ensures everyone knows what to expect and has the same opportunity to prepare”
Source
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Final assessment centre with diverse panels and assessors trained in unconscious bias. Exercises are not described.
“We ensure our interview and assessment panels are diverse and all our assessors are trained to recognise and address unconscious bias”
Source

Visa sponsorship

Graduate Schemes
Virgin Media O2 answers the international student question head on, saying it welcomes applications from everyone, though it stops short of promising sponsorship.
“Of course, we welcome applications from everyone.”
Apprenticeship Schemes
Virgin Media O2 apprenticeships run from Level 2 to Level 7, take two to three years, and have no upper age limit.
“You have to be over 16 to apply but there's no upper age limit.”
Industrial Placement Scheme
Virgin Media O2 says it cannot provide visa sponsorship for its Industrial Placement (Intern) programme.
“We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this specific role due to current UK immigration requirements.”

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What is the Virgin Media O2 graduate scheme application process?: Virgin Media O2's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Application form, then Online test, then Telephone interview, then Coaching call (non-assesed), then Assessment centre.
Does Virgin Media O2 sponsor visas for graduates?: Virgin Media O2 says it cannot provide visa sponsorship for its Industrial Placement (Intern) programme.

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