I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Allstate (Charlotte, NC) in Dec 2009
Interview
Process starts with two basic tests. One verbal the other math both very reasonable. The next is typical sales interview examples of sales successes. Ability to work crap schedules.
A brief phone interview. Asked about my resume. Was unable to answer many questions about the job itself. The only non-resume questioned asked was "Why are you interested in this position?"
Did not hear back after that.