I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google in May 2015
Interview
It was actually a very good experience. Everybody that interviewed me was very nice. Although I didn't get an offer, you can tell they work hard to improve their hiring process.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Google
Interview
Recruiter reached out and after a phone screen, was invited to talk by phone with a hiring manager.
After several follow up phone interviews with different members of the team and multiple on site interviews I never heard back.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Google (Menlo Park, CA) in Aug 2011
Interview
Called by a recruiter after applying online. The process took aprox three months from when I applied on line and I got an email to schedule and interview. I did not use anyone inside the company to present my application. The screening interview took aprox 30 minutes. A month way by before I finally heard that I was not selected to continue in the process.