I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Apple in Feb 2012
Interview
Interview was set up through school, was about a half hour long. Interview was very nice, we discussed the position and what the interviewer did for Apple. The meeting seemed to be more of a discussion of the job and what to expect if you were hired.
About two weeks after the interview I was contacted through email to let me know they were not interested, it was nice to have a company contact you about their decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a problem you had and how you overcame it.
Somewhat difficult, but everyone was extremely nice . I recommend practicing code and a couple behavioral questions. I asked 2 questions both times and they were impressed like that as well. Explaining my thought process out loud seemed to go well.
The guidance provided was very thorough, and I was able to follow the instructions for the interview process without any issues. By taking the time to prepare yourself properly, you should have no trouble navigating the interview and completing it successfully. The process is clear, and with the right preparation, you can approach it with confidence.
I had an initial phone interview for an hour. They asked about previous experience and then interleaved them with some technical questions. Finally, they ask the main interview questions toward the end.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
Question about design approaches.
Question about designs trade-offs.