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    BBC Overview

    www.bbc.co.uk
    London, England
    10000+ employees
    1922
    Government
    TV Broadcasting & Cable Networks
    Unknown / Non-Applicable
    Competitors

    ITV, Channel 4, Sky

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    You might say "The Beeb" puts Britain on the air. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a publicly financed broadcasting company and the dominant force in TV and radio in the UK. It operates eight television channels offering a mix ... Read more

    Mission: Our mission

    To enrich people's lives with programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain.

    .Our values

    Trust is the foundation of the BBC: we are independent, impartial and ... Read more

    Glassdoor Awards

    Best Places to Work: 2020 (#48), 2019 (#38), 2017 (#18)

    BBC Reviews

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      Current Employee - Senior Tester in Glasgow, Scotland
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      Pros

      Flexible working
      Team culture
      Great work life balance
      Innovative work
      Working with latest technology
      Pension
      Employee wellbeing programme

      Cons

      Remote working across sites can be a struggle at times.

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    BBC Interviews

    Experience

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    Getting an Interview

    Getting an Interview
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      Placement Interview

      Anonymous Interview Candidate in Manchester, England
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      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3+ months. I interviewed at BBC (Manchester, England).

      Interview

      I applied for the R&D Industrial Placement Scheme at BBC in 2019. The process was quite long as they only start the shortlisting process after the deadline. After applying online, they send you an email with the details for the interview. The dates are set so there is not much mobility.

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      Interview Questions

      • What is the bandwidth for different kinds of applications I had to think about on the spot.   1 Answer
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    BBC Awards & Accolades

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    • Britain's Top 100 Graduate Employers(#6), The Sunday Times (UK), 2012
    • Webby Awards, Webby's, 2009
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