Candidate assessment checklist
BHP’s checklist describes an online video and gamification assessment run via HireVue. The document supports the broad format but does not name individual games or a passing score.
Source: BHP assessment checklist
BHP HireVue Assessment (2026): Games, Questions & Practice
Direct answer
BHP officially documents an online “video and gamification assessment” run through HireVue in candidate guidance, and a current careers page also refers to a virtual HireVue assessment. BHP does not publish a universal game list. Candidate and preparation reports most consistently point to Numerosity and ShapeDance, so those are the strongest formats to practice first.
Official vendor
HireVue
Official format
Video + gamification
Reported games
Numerosity + ShapeDance
Published cutoff
None found
Role coverage
Varies by programme
Evidence split
Format official; names reported
By the Game Assessment Prep research teamUpdated July 16, 2026How we research
Who gets the BHP assessment?
BHP’s assessment checklist is unusually direct: it names an online video and gamification assessment run via HireVue. A separate current careers page refers to virtual assessment with HireVue. These sources establish the platform and broad format for the processes they describe.
They do not establish one global BHP game battery. The reported Numerosity and ShapeDance names are useful because they recur in candidate-facing sources, but they sit at a lower evidence tier than BHP’s own description.
Official source
Programme-specific HireVue stages
BHP’s current Indigenous careers information also refers to a virtual assessment with HireVue. Availability and sequence remain programme-specific, so candidates should not generalize the stage to every vacancy.
Format, scoring, and assessment rules
Video and games share the stage
Official sourceBHP’s wording combines video and gamification in the online assessment. Prepare recorded responses and timed game mechanics as two distinct tasks.
Source: BHP assessment checklist
No public universal lineup
Official sourceNeither official BHP source names the games. The invite for your programme is more authoritative than any general preparation list.
Two names recur in reports
Multiple sourcesNumerosity and ShapeDance are the clearest reported HireVue game matches in BHP candidate and preparation material reviewed for this guide.
Source: BHP candidate reports and preparation sources reviewed July 2026
Games and exercises reported for BHP
Start with the two recurring reported games. If your invitation names different exercises, switch immediately to the formats it specifies.
Numerosity
Exact simulator
The reported numerical game requires fast, accurate mental arithmetic. Practice selecting combinations under a timer rather than chasing an invented BHP pass mark.
Source: BHP candidate reports and preparation sources reviewed July 2026
Practice NumerosityShapeDance
Exact simulator
Reports also identify ShapeDance, a rapid visual comparison exercise. Systematic scanning and controlled speed are more transferable than memorizing practice items.
Source: BHP candidate reports and preparation sources reviewed July 2026
Practice ShapeDanceDo not over-read the game list: BHP confirms gamification but not the Numerosity and ShapeDance names. The live set can differ by programme, country, role, or year. Practice results here are independent and are not BHP or HireVue scores.
What happens in the BHP hiring process?
How to treat the HireVue stage
The published material supports a combined digital assessment, not a game-only funnel.
- 1Confirm the programme and eligibility details in the vacancy.
- 2Complete any application screening requested by BHP.
- 3Prepare separately for timed games and asynchronous video questions in the HireVue stage.
- 4Follow programme-specific instructions for interviews, checks, or later assessment stages.
Source: BHP assessment checklist
Assessment timing and application windows
BHP programmes recruit on different calendars. Official material does not publish one reusable HireVue deadline for all candidates.
| Cycle | Application dates | Likely assessment window | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your BHP programme | Use the vacancy closing date | After shortlist; complete by the HireVue email deadline | Official source Do not borrow a date from another BHP graduate, intern, apprenticeship, or Indigenous programme. The invitation controls. |
How to practice for the BHP assessment
Use Numerosity and ShapeDance as a high-value two-game starting point, then review the invitation for any additional titles or instructions.
The video portion deserves equal attention: prepare short, evidence-based examples connected to the role, location, and BHP values described in the vacancy.
Step 1
Benchmark both reported games
Complete one timed Numerosity and ShapeDance session and record accuracy, pace, and error patterns.
Step 2
Train the weaker skill
Drill mental arithmetic if Numerosity is slower; use deliberate visual scanning if ShapeDance errors cluster.
Step 3
Rehearse video answers
Prepare concise examples for safety, teamwork, learning, judgment, and motivation without scripting word for word.
Step 4
Protect the assessment attempt
Test the approved browser, camera, audio, and connection before starting, and use the support route if a technical issue occurs.
BHP assessment FAQ
Does BHP use HireVue?
Yes in the processes described by BHP’s assessment checklist and current programme guidance. The checklist explicitly says the online video and gamification assessment is run via HireVue.
What games are in the BHP HireVue assessment?
Numerosity and ShapeDance are the strongest recurring reported names. BHP does not publish an official universal game list.
Is there a video interview too?
Yes in the official checklist wording: the stage combines video and gamification assessment. Your programme may describe the sequence more precisely.
Do all BHP applicants receive games?
The evidence is tied to selected candidate and programme guidance, not every BHP vacancy worldwide. Check the process for the role you applied to.
What BHP game score is required?
No official universal cutoff was found. Independent practice scores cannot be translated into a BHP hiring threshold.
How should I prepare first?
Practice Numerosity and ShapeDance, then prepare asynchronous video examples and verify every instruction in your own HireVue invitation.
Game Assessment Prep is independent and is not affiliated with BHP or HireVue. Employer processes can change by program, role, country, and recruiting cycle. Follow your invitation over this guide. Claims were reviewed against the linked employer, vendor, and candidate sources in July 2026 and labeled by evidence strength. How we research and label claims.