I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Principal Financial Group (Des Moines, IA) in Sep 2012
Interview
The hiring process went real smooth, especially given the size and popularity of the company. I met with the hiring manager and one of her trusted senior team members. They were very easy going and made me feel at ease. Even though I did not have all the experience the position required to the letter of the requirements, they chose to continue with the interview and gave me a fair shot at it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There was really none that was difficult or unexpected.