I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group (Toronto, ON) in Feb 2014
Interview
The first phone screening is done by a third party to ensure you meet their basic criteria and then the in-person interview is with the manager in charge of hiring
Overall it was a very professional interview process akin to what you would experience at other large corporations and is not intimidating nor is it done in a group setting. It is one on one where the hiring manager is genuinely assessing your skills and abilities and cultural fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Employment and Education Background
2. Future career interests
3. Specific stories related to leadership, teamwork, working through challenges