I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Cupertino, CA) in Jan 2017
Interview
I've been dragged through this process a few times. In two cases I got a lot of enthusiasm from the recruiter and promised interviews with specific hiring managers. Then... nothing. No updates, no replies to my emails. In another instance I was brought in to interview and offered a job the next day. I had a job so I said I would put in my 2 weeks notice when I got the official offer. Then I waited, and waited,the recruiter kept shrugging at what was taking so long. Two weeks later the offer was rescinded to move the req to a different department. The recruiter assured me that they would follow up with the manager to let them know I was already chosen for the role. Then silence. I never got replies to my emails and just had to assume the process had stopped. They've jerked me around so many times I can't believe they hire anyone.
I applied through college or university. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Apple (New York, NY) in Mar 2016
Interview
Applied through school. They contacted 2weeks later w different position. They came to school but the manager(interviewer) had emergency had to fly back. So I talked to recruiter. I told that I'm interested in different department. She referred me and I'm having another interview soon.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Cupertino, CA) in Aug 2014
Interview
I started off with 2 phone screens (recruiter then hiring manager) and then was asked to come in for a portfolio review with half a dozen designers and then individual 1:2 and 1:1 interviews. During the portfolio, I was asked questions on why I made certain design decisions, what information did I use to inform my decision, and what would I have done differently.