It can take months to get hired. Many people never hear back from the company after their application, and the screening is rigorous, including a background and drug screening. They favor younger college graduates over a seasoned employment history.
I applied online. I interviewed at Union Pacific (Omaha, NE)
Interview
Two interviews, one phone and one in person. In person had three managers. Relatively quick process as an internal employee. The interview had a list of questions that did not all pertain to the position, but rather made you think about processes.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Union Pacific (Omaha, NE) in Jan 2009
Interview
2 interviews. One on campus and the other at hq. Questions were behavioral based. No technical questions at all. I was called the day after my second interview with an offer but most people report waiting 2-4 weeks.
