I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Halliburton (Caldwell, TX) in Jan 2012
Interview
The interview process was very laid back as if they knew who they were going to hire already. The first day you sit in a hotel through several presentations and videos based on your area of work. Then you go out to dinner for the remainder of the evening. The next morning everyone heads out to the shop site where you will look at most of the tools that you will be working with out in the field. During this time REMEMBER TO PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY KEY TOOL THAT THEY SPEAK ABOUT....THEY WILL ASK RANDOM BUT USEFUL QUESTIONS ABOUT SOME OF THESE TOOLS. Also, ASK QUESTIONS...there's no such thing as a dumb question. Then you will proceed to the final interview process with one of the area managers. The interview should last anywhere from 15-20 minutes and there maybe some off-the-wall, but useful once again, technical questions that they will ask you as well. Overall, if you know how to speak well and your willing to communicate with others and ASK QUESTIONS you'll have the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you utilize a cased-hole vehicle to perform open hole work and vice-verse?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Halliburton (Odessa, TX) in Nov 2008
Interview
There was actually, there was no Interview at all. I was referred by a friend and applied online. About a month went by and all of the sudden I got an offer in Email. I thought it very odd, but upon calling the offer was truly legit. At the time I didn't have any other offers and had a family to feed, so I took it. Looking back, I realized why they use this tactic. If applicants and any idea what they were getting themselves into, for most there wouldn't be a second thought. The working conditions are just that bad. Also, I found out that my "friend" was just looking to recruit people because as a referred employee you are worth in excess of $1,000 in bonus to the guy that refers you. Be cautious with these people.