I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Applied Materials in Jul 2010
Interview
Resume viewed on job site, received email interest to release full resume, invitation to interview within 1 week, awaiting 2nd interview after another week.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Santa Clara, CA) in Jun 2010
Interview
The interview process was composed of 6 1:1 meetings with members of the team. The team was misaligned on the xepectations and requirements from the candidate.
There were also discrepencies in the job description between the different memebr. It seemed like they did not know exactly what they are looking for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about this position and why do you think you are the best candidate ?
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Bengaluru) in Jan 2008
Interview
The interview consisted of a Written Round, In which around 2000 members participated.
Out of which around 200 were shortlisted for a 1to1 Technical interview followed by a round of HR interview.
Written round N Tech interview had some questions on C, C++ and some aspects of Engineering specific to one's branch of specialization.
HR consisted of basic questions on Educational Background and career goals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why would you join our company when u have a better offer else where ?