I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Austin, TX) in Mar 2012
Interview
I know that the hiring process for full time employment is very detailed and usually a panel of managers and peers. As a contractor and a former employer, I did not have any interview with the company because they knew who I was and had my job history. Contractors are hired on via Adecco, whom I highly respect.