I applied online. The process took 5+ months. I interviewed at American Express (New York, NY) in Jan 2009
Interview
Multilayered process, from initial background review, peer discussions, to telephone interview for 30 minutes. Followed by a set of steps with the hiring leader, and subsequent business unit executives through to top of business unit. Approximately a six month endeavor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you react to having to reapply for your position within six months of your hiring?
I had three rounds of interviews. After third, there was no follow up by Amex. I contacted HR for status updates three times and took them 2 full months to confirm they were not moving forward with my candidacy. It was obvious to me they moved on but they did not have the decency or professionalism to notify me. Disappointed in an Amex.
Interview process itself was brief. Spoke with a recruiter based out of India for screening. Spoke with two people internally. One of whom showed up 15 minutes late to a 30 minute interview. Did not hear anything from them for 6 weeks, and then the person who I would have reported in to called me to tell me I hadn't gotten the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a time you faced a difficult situation with a coworker and how did you navigate it?
I interviewed at American Express (Londres, Inglaterra)
Interview
Following the application review and shortlisting, a 2-3 stage interview - 1st screening interview followed by a 2nd stage panel style interview followed by with the hiring manager with about 1-2 weeks in between each stage.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe what they currently do well and how you would go about managing a task.