I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Abbott (Chicago, IL) in Jan 2011
Interview
Many individual interviews and a phone interview. It was very normal for the type of company interviewed with. No problem whatsoever or feelings that the process was overly cumbersome.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Abbott (Irving, TX) in Feb 2015
Interview
Four people interviewed me. After self-introduction, they asked me whether I'm detail-oriented person, cause this job contains a lot documentation. They also asked about the experience and introduced the detailed work process and benefits. The atmosphere is welcome.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Abbott in Oct 2011
Interview
1-hour phone interview which consisted of both technical and behavioral questions. Obtained the interview with the assistance of a staffing agency that contacted me directly after finding my profile online (probably either through LinkedIn or Monster) and submitted me for consideration at Abbott. Interviewer asked fair questions and was candid, with honest discussion about the position, required qualifications, and other candidates.