I applied in-person. The process took 9 months. I interviewed at US Navy
Interview
It was mostly lots of paperwork and background checks. Also needed to do well on a standardized test. Overall easy so long as you past the test and have had no trouble with the law.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at US Navy (Louisville, KY)
Interview
Me: Hello I'm hoping to get into the IT field and my scores are high enough.
MEPS Recruiter: Well IT isn't available but we do have this other rate. (Should have came back later)
Recruiter before I get to MEPS: Hey just pick a rate and I'll get it changed before you join.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you want to try ABH since nothing else is there. (Has ASVAB score 70)
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Navy (Houston, TX) in Sep 2014
Interview
ASVAB test, physical and mental screening. Had to get a background check and a drug test. Had to pick 3 jobs that I wanted and qualified for. Had to go to boot camp prior to technical school.