I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Flowserve (Raleigh, NC) in June 2012
Interview
I applied online via a job agency. I was contacted thru email about one week later and asked to come in for an interview. I was also asked to fill out a questionnaire which consisted of approximately 20 questions. The company seems well run and the people are friendly, courteous, and respectful. I interviewed with a total of 5 people and was also given a tour of the building and facilities.
Interview is easy, they have a hr round first. Then its onsite interview by manager. It take about two hours. They after two weeks, they let you know the results.
Screened by HR via the phone. Then an actual interview with the hiring manager and crew, again via the phone. Interview was relatively trivial and was basically a review of the skills I'd be bringing to the team. They made an offer on the spot which unfortunately was substantially less than I currently make. I told them I'd think about it over the weekend and get back to them the following week. I replied with a counteroffer only 8% more than what they offered me and they acknowledged it but never got back to me. I concluded they're just fishing for a chance of getting lucky and getting someone for less than what they're worth or just folks starting out their careers. It was rather disappointing - I probably won't ever apply for one of their postings again.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a reason you've left an employer in the past.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Flowserve (Vernon, CA)
Interview
hR phone screen - 10 minutes, basic questions. 1. Hour in person interview with a handful of people. Pretty casual and friendly interview, but it all depends on who you get. Nothing too challenging