I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at American Express (New York, NY) in Jul 2011
Interview
Initially a HR coordinator type person make a quick call, do minimum screening such as the if the candidate's expected salary range is within their range. Then this person or another person set up a call with a recruiter, who will check on minimum qualifications and if the opportunity is suitable to the candidate. Then the original HR person or someone else coordinate the phone interview with the hiring manager.
The interview process was structured and professional, beginning with an initial screening, followed by technical and behavioral rounds. Communication was clear throughout, and interviewers asked thoughtful questions to assess both skills and cultural fit.
regular phone screen invite half a month after my application. Less than 30min, talked about my experience and qualifications, and the recruiter spent some time walking my through the position, team and compensation. Said I'd hear back in one week but heard zero and got automatic rejection over a month later
easy interview but the interviewes were not warm to us at all and were extremely rude and I did not want to work with such a company so I declined the offer from American express