I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at LinkedIn (Chicago, IL) in Nov 2013
Interview
Applied online, was contacted morning after to schedule phone screening for same day. Was a 30 min. high-level, usual generic questions, conversational. Next, phone interview with hiring manager, same length around 25/30 min. no tricky questions, why you want to work at LinkedIn and why this position kind of questions. For the 3rd round, had to prepare for a sales role play exercise/presentation which was not a big deal but do prepare for it.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at LinkedIn (Mountain View, CA)
Interview
I was contacted by the recruiting team, who expressed interest in my portfolio. I had three phone interviews and was then asked to make a presentation and have more interviews.
Everyone was so nice and very eager to talk design which I loved. I had interviews with nine people in total, paired into twos.
We all had great chemistry.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was well prepared for most questions but I think the general interview climate was more trying to see how I'd fit in with the team and how I could apply my way of thinking to current projects. They are really passionate about what they do and are looking for likeminded individuals. We discussed some great design directions that are being explored and shared ideas.
The presentation was the most difficult part. Allowing your personality to come through is paramount.
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at LinkedIn
Interview
Applied through the university. Was able to bypass the initial phone screen due to my "qualifications" (however they told my friends this as well). One 45 minute interview for the first round. Two back to back 45 minute interviews for the second round. Was extended an offer a week later.
Allowed to pick between a few different teams interested in taking me on. Pay was above average, just had a more interesting offer in the city.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Don't really remember the questions. Typical coding questions.