The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Barclays (San Francisco, CA) in Feb 2009
Interview
The process was efficient, transparent and professional. I received email from the (internal) recruiter within 24 hours of applying online (from employee referral link). I was given an overview of the process up front: 1) phone screen by the recruiter, 2) phone interview with hiring manager; 3) two half day interviews with team (with the option to not be invited back for the second day). I made it through the hiring manager. She was impressed but said I'd be a better fit for another organization and asked the recruiter facilitate an intro. The recruiter told me she would pass my resume on for any posting I saw and was interested in. At Barclays, internal referrals go a long way. The interviews were all behavioral -- e.g., "give me an example when" type questions. All employees are trained in this methodology. It's a super energized, ambitious but with low ego tolerance environment.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to manage a difficult employee and provide uncomfortable coaching. What did you do and how did it turn out?
Describe a time when you were asked to take on a project with little or no expertise or background in the topic, how did you approach it and what was the outcome?