I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Cupertino, CA) in Oct 2010
Interview
Apple recruiters seem to be some of the most unprofessional I have ever encountered. Contacted by recruiter via e-mail to setup phone interview to discuss my resume and Apple job opportunities. I confirmed dates and times available, then did not hear from the recruiter. I followed up by e-mail and she said she would call me between 8PM and 9 PM. Never got a call. I followed up by e-mail again and she told me she was on vacation and would contact me upon her return. I never heard from her again.
Multiple rounds with a panel of 6-8 people as part of the interview process. Recruiters are slow to get back to you and often will ghost you. Even when an offer is imminent it could take a month or 2.
Straightforward but judgmental from the start.
Dive in and wade the water, and hopefully you get to the next question, and then wade that scenario. Overall great experience and enjoyed the process.
Three step process, incredibly smooth and well informed along the way. The interviewers were clearly engaged and polite, and I had a lot of flexibility with timing. It didn't end up working out for unrelated reasons.