I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Oil Well Service Company (Signal Hill, CA) in Jan 2010
Interview
I showed up to the yard one morning looking for a job. I spoke with the Head Tool Pusher at the time. They asked me to go get a DMV printout of my driving record and if I was at least 21 years of age. I returned with the printout and then they sent me to get a physical and drug test and I started the next day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
None. I was asked if I had any oilfield experience and then if I had any rig experience.