I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at LA Fitness (Irvine, CA) in Mar 2013
Interview
No initial phone interview. I was contacted by a recruiter and scheduled for an in person interview. The interview lasted about 3 hours including a 90 minute coding test. The test is of a practical nature and you are left on your own with internet access to finish it. Very easy. I then had 2 interviews. 1st was a technical interview with 4 other developers. The questions were very basic and easy. 2nd session was with 4 development managers. Typical manger type questions in these, not very technical but some design type questions.
After that interview they decided to make an offer and I had to go back to meet with the CIO to have a final interview and negotiation of the offer.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at LA Fitness (Irvine, CA) in Dec 2011
Interview
I showed up in a suit to interview with a regional vice president. He was very impressed with the fact that I appeared professional and with my experience in industry. There are a series of "non-negotiable" questions, but instead of asking them directly, he asked more subtly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Non-negotiable questions: no felonies; must have reliable transportation; cannot be a student, not even online courses; must be available all the time; no visible tattoos; must be willing to shave all facial hair; cannot have any other job.