I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Barclays (London, England) in Feb 2011
Interview
Extensive 3 stage process - initial telephone screening, competency interview and "Top Grading" historical in depth interview. Limited feedback after each stage. Extended period between interviews. Last two face-to-face at Canary Wharf.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Historical interview asked pre-set questions on school, higher education and each job from first to current.