I applied in-person. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at US Navy (Kansas City, MO) in Jan 2015
Interview
Go into the recruiting station and be willing to sign up for at least 4 years if not longer. Pass a drug test and background check. Be willing to wait for a number of months until it's time to go off to boot camp.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at US Navy (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
It took 12 weeks to interview. Too long and involved to describe here. But I got to go to Chicago. Which is nice. I have nothing else to really say. If you want to know more ask your local recruiter. I'm sure they will be happy to lie to you to get you to join.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Navy (Houston, TX) in Sep 2014
Interview
ASVAB test, physical and mental screening. Had to get a background check and a drug test. Had to pick 3 jobs that I wanted and qualified for. Had to go to boot camp prior to technical school.