I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Navy (Ocean Springs, MS)
Interview
No interview. Take an exam. Pass a drug test. Good to go. I had to take the ASVAB, then I took an additional exam to qualify for nuke. It was all math.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 10 months. I interviewed at US Navy (Omaha, NE) in Sept 2013
Interview
walked into recruiting station, got the process started, did a medical screening about a week later, signed an enlistment, recruiter put in a nuke package, took nuke test due to high school grades, signed more waivers, spoke to nuke recruiter over the phone, mostly covering my waivers, no technical questions, called several weeks later that I was accepted into nuke program, had to wait nine months for spot to open in nuke school, after that it was just prep for boot camp
I applied in-person. The process took 3+ months. I interviewed at US Navy (Newyork, Argyll and Bute, Scotland) in Jan 2012
Interview
you show up and sign a bunch of papers and then you have to duck walk and an old doctor looks your butt hole. they will sign up any one regardless of qualifications other than passing the electronic exam. no social skills required. they also take the cost of your uniform out of your first 3 paychecks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
have you done drugs if yes don't tell us about it unless you have a police record