I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Avon (New York, NY) in May 2009
Interview
1 telephone screening with HR and 3 back to back functional interviews (3 hours of interviewing in one sitting). The people were friendly but clearly frazzled and obviously annoyed by the time away from their desks.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Avon in Dec 2008
Interview
Intensive interview process, multiple phone interviews and in-person interview. Personality and management style/skills test, drug test, background check required. Process can be excruciatingly drawn out, particularly if actively seeking employment while unemployed.