I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Durham, NC) in Jun 2012
Interview
Very casual interview done over lunch at local restaurant near school. Didn't ask many hard questions, just tried to get to know me. Submitted resume, credentials, etc online and also took a online math diagnostic test. After being hired "orientation" lasted for the day (tour of facilities, badging, getting laptop, etc).