I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Dow (Midland, MI) in Jan 2010
Interview
I am a PhD in chem Engg and was invited through college recruiting (ivy league college). I was flown in picked up by a scientist in R&D. I had to do a full research presentation followed by 1:1 discussion on the implications of my research as well as introduction about each persons work. The manager interviewed me during lunch, just a formal discussion on the work done at Dow, my future goals etc.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Why would you prefer a industry to a academic job?