I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Principal Financial Group (Des Moines, IA) in Sep 2009
Interview
This was an internal posting. It was 3 weeks before I heard anything, then an interview was scheduled for the same week. Very favorable interview, was one of two finalists that were being considered. Was told it would be just a few days. Two months (no other communication was received) I received a template email from HR that the position had been filled.