A recruiter worked with me extensively learning my background and diving deep into my experience and skills. I spent nearly 4-5 hours on the phone with her, following which she passed on the results of our interviews and conversations with the hiring manager. Having the recruiter as an advocate helped the process and made subsequent interviews more focused on the position and my fit with the group rather than my basic skills.
My initial interview with the hiring manager was via Skype from the manager's home, which was a great way to meet and talk rather than just by phone or having to take several days to fly into the office. Willis does not have the ability to Skype within the office, so I was impressed the manager took time early in her day to set the call up from home.
Following that interview I spoke with her manager via phone. This interview touched on some of my more relevant experiences for the position but again looked at fit within the group primarily.
The final step in the interview was a skills exercise, where I actually produced a sample document for the group so they could see my skills "in action." I received an offer the next day. The process was efficient, professional, and focused on the key elements the group needed for their team.