I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at BBC (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) in Apr 2026
Interview
First was the technical interview, then it was the competency interview. Both asked lots of questions with most of them having follow ups. The interviews lasted around 30 - 40 minutes respectively.
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I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at BBC in Apr 2026
Interview
Split into two virtual sessions, a technical interview and a competency one. Had to explain my solution for a take-home test and any improvements I would make. The interviewers were very welcoming and allowed the opportunity to ask any questions.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at BBC in Jan 2023
Interview
1. At-home coding test to complete
2. An interview to discuss your at-home test, talk through your approach and answer their questions
3. A second interview focused on behavioural questions and your technical knowledge
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain something technically complex in a simple way that someone non-technical would understand.