I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amtrak (Newark, NJ)
Interview
90% of the current employees are related to another employee or a retired one. It is very rare to hear that you got the job just by applying. Interview; they all ready kno who you are, so it doesn't really matter much. IF you don't know anyone, they are looking for someone who is ambitious.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I wouldn't worry about this question for an Amtrak job.