I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at GE (Budapest)
Interview
Standard phone interview about my CV and to check english skills.
Followed by personal interview in the HQ where I could meet with my possible future supervisor.
It was again about my CV and why do I think I would be a good employee.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at GE (Chennai) in Jun 2012
Interview
First phase:
Objective Questionnaire - 90 questions. 60 minutes to get it done.
Cut-off was 70. Prospects were brought down from 1100 to about 250.
Second Phase:
Quick test of English. They asked us for an introduction and speak a few lines just to gauge the level of spoken English.
Prospects brought down from 250 to about a 100.
Third Phase:
Technical + HR one on one interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When talking about your hobbies, mention those you do in or as part of a team, first; and talk very briefly about each. What got you into it; How you go about it; How you contribute and/or perform, etc. Engineers work in teams, so mentioning those and showing your keen interest in them gives you a plus - Team Spirit. Very necessary.
When asked about your weaknesses, say just one or two 'not-so-negatives' and quickly talk about how you're working to overcome them or suppress their effects. If, rather than one probing question after the other, you're given the much-dreaded (at least in my case) "Describe Yourself", you should remember to talk about weaknesses too, in the same manner I mentioned earlier. Among other advantages, it shows maturity, honesty, humility and hard work.
What do you have on your skill-set or extras list? Do you code (and I don't mean proficiency on the level of some top Software Engineer whose name just popped up in your mind as you read that, but, at least, do you?)? How well can you use AutoCAD [Electrical], Microsoft Visio, Simulation software such as Multisim; etc etc? Whatever they are, polish-up your knowledge and be ready to defend them in the interview room, and subsequently, throughout your internship period.
HR Consultant contacted me within 2 days of submission. A screening interview was arranged within one week. Passing that stage, I then interviewed with 3 individuals (first names only provided) who had more job-specific questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In the initial interview, questions were about my breadth of experience, salary range and if I had any competitive restrictions.