I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Oracle (Denver, CO) in Nov 2010
Interview
Oracle hires very well and this is obvious during the interview process. I spoke with several different managers before doing two in-person interviews. The background check was really, really extensive. The company that does the check looks at the past 3 companies you worked at and you have to list your salary at each one. But overall, good, thorough process to vet only good candidates.
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Question 1
Describe how you would typically get a CxO to call you back...what kind of voicemail would you leave?
The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Oracle in Feb 2011
Interview
Phone call with a recruiter to go over sales metrics, quota achievment etc. Next was a in person interview with 3 mgrs, one at a time. Oracle only wants to hire good performers so be prepared to talk about your sales success and what happened when you lost a deal etc.
They are a big "next steps" company, that is there sales process and it carries over into interviews. Make sure to ask what the next steps will be, you have to close them for the next interview. Next will be a presentation on a product of your choosing, sometimes it's a webex sometimes in person. Last is an interview with the VP.
I think it would be a fun place to work and a great position to have on your resume.