I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Google in Oct 2009
Interview
started with phone screens anf then after couple of rounds of screens, I met with them in person. the questions were pretty good focused on my work experience and my expectations from Google. in general I enjoyed interniewing
The process took 8 months. I interviewed at Google in Mar 2010
Interview
Long interviews with lots of people. Not organized. Recruiters had no actual knowledge of the people you would be interviewing with. Recruiters seemed clueless about actual experience and qualifications needed for the job. I have 10+ years, they kept referring me to positions requiring less than 2 years.