I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Applebee's (Radcliff, KY) in May 2008
Interview
The first time you go in for your interview, they make you sit and take what is basically a personality test. Ultimately, they are looking for consistency in your answers. The questions consisted of things like, "would you report a waitress stealing tips?" and morality related questions. Very easy, nothing to worry about unless you're a convict who can't lie. Then you go through two interviews with two different managers. They basically ask you the same questions, to make sure you aren't a shady person. Not a very challenging job, so ultimately they just want decent human beings. The in person interviews both last from 10 to 15 minutes.
This was a pretty easy interview process. I was asked if I had ever dealt with difficult people and to say what was my motivation for wanting to work at Applebees. It was overall very chill and I enjoyed it.
Was a simple interview and was offered a job afterwards. The manager was kind. It was easy to apply and find an interview time. I was trained shortly after and got paid for the training.
The interview process was fairly straightforward and I felt that the interviewer did what they were supposed to but the focus seemed on like what corporate wants unfortunately. The experience was fine overall though.
