The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at US Army in May 2012
Interview
Phone interview with VP that associate referred me to followed by a 1 on 1 meeting over lunch. Very congenial, no issues, but position didn't lead to many opportunities to move into senior management level.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Army (Syracuse, NY) in Nov 2008
Interview
In depth testing and prequalifications designed to fit the employee into the best possible career path based on aptitude. Selection process leaves room for improvement and can ultimately lead to an unsatisfying experience since a contract with the employer restricts the ability to resign.