I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Alcon (Cork) in Dec 2013
Interview
3 interviews - 1 to meet and greet - 2 technical interview 3 - closing interview with my manger. Met with HR initially for a pre interview. Then met with my line manager and hr to go through my C.V. giving practical examples of my experience. My last interview was a formality just to make sure I fitted in with the dynamic of the team.