I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IBM
Interview
None, outsourced, got a FedX at my door stating work for IBM or you are unemployed. AT&T outsourced their IT and made a deal with IBM to force all employees over to IBM or on the street with no unemployment and not severance.
I was part of a buy out so there was no specific hiring process. Integration into the organization was managed as a large on boarding project. This was effectively managed