I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Covidien (Boston, MA) in Mar 2013
Interview
Did not have an interview. Went right from the contracting company to working.
Neutral experience
Average interview
Application
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Covidien (Mansfield, MA) in Jul 2015
Interview
Very informative and succinct, hiring manager was able to convey the job experience and what the job would entail very clearly. The hiring manager asked many of the basic interview questions and was able to make a very informed decision when it came to the hiring process.