I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman (Washington, DC) in Mar 2013
Interview
NGC is a big company and it shows. You don't really have an offer until you have a written one in hand - even if the recruiter says they're going forward with an offer and you'll see it in a few days.
The long version:
Two recruiters told me that they wanted me to interview for three NGC positions. My first two interviews went so well that one recruiter advised me to abandon the third lead. One recruiter emails me on a Thursday to tell me that they're going forward with an offer and that I should hear something early the next week.
I didn't hear anything for two weeks after I was told I would be getting an offer in a few days. I delayed accepting another offer to give NGC a chance to follow through on their promised offer. My emails/voicemails to the recruiter went unanswered.
I eventually had to give up on NGC based on the recruiters' lack of response. I accepted another offer and courteously informed all my POC at NGC that I am withdrawing my interest. Only then did that job-offering recruiter reply back to tell me that they filled the position internally.
Since I had already withdrawn, I cannot fathom any professional purpose justifying their telling me that they have selected another candidate. (you didn't really withdraw your interest, we rejected you!) That information would have been relevant and professional before I withdrew. Instead, the recruiter ignored me while I tried to give them consideration with another offer in hand.
Everybody in the interviews themselves were very nice, pleasant, and professional. My negative experience came afterwards with the recruiters and, possibly, the hiring managers.
In theory, I had three leads, two very interested hiring managers, and one offer of employment. In reality, I had bad communication, recruiters not returning my calls, a false job offer, and a spiteful response telling me that my withdrawal was moot because I would not have been hired anyway.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nobody interviewing me was at/above my level of knowledge. The interview questions were actually their current problems and my answers seemed like they were more like "free consulting ideas" than an evaluation of my abilities and experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman
Interview
I was contacted for an initial interview, which was the basic interview which was with a HR. Basically just went over my resume, plans, what I was looking for etc. Got an e-mail for a second interview with an engineer. Had a problem scheduling the interview, but finally found one that works. Waited an entire hour after the given interview time but no call.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Northrop Grumman in Mar 2013
Interview
Very friendly atmosphere. Both interviewers were happy to meet me and fully explained the job position. They were both inquisitive of my prior military experience. They both took turns in asking questions (6 technical questions and 6 common interview questions). They were impressed with my business suit and shoes. Of course, I did dress appropriately for this interview (900 dollar Italian wool suit with 200 dollar leather dress shoes). They were amazed at my mannerisms and communication skills. I am now waiting for a call from the Hiring Manager to determine my hiring status.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you pick Northrop Grumman? Why do you think we should hire you?