I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Barnesandnoble.com (Palo Alto, CA) in Mar 2012
Interview
Attended hiring mixer thanks to a linked-in's connection post.
Recruiter and team leader liked me at the mixer and scheduled interview.
Met with the most prominent members of the team 1:1, and got references / resume / portfolio checked by all members. (Bring laptop with portfolio examples).
Was offered a position and a chance to negotiate terms.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How is UX and UI design different for mobile devices and traditional computers, and what key differences would there be in the process you follow to create interfaces for each.