I applied in-person. I interviewed at Firecom (Woodside, NY) in Feb 2013
Interview
35 minutes long, average 11 questions and short conversation. Once you meet with the accounting manager then there is the interview with the CFO. Afterwards the decision will be made.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Firecom
Interview
You are given 20 minutes to complete a diagram on AutoCAD. If you're competent enough in cad and the interviewer likes you you're likely hired. No fire alarm experience needed. One day interview with a drug test if hired.