I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at United States Navy Reserves (Norfolk, VA) in Nov 2023
Interview
HR call and then a single 30 minute interview. No cameras for them, but I kept my camera on. Then HR followed up 1 week later. It was a longer process overall.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at United States Navy Reserves (West Palm Beach, FL) in Dec 2021
Interview
Very easy compared to active duty. Especially if you are coming from active duty. There are recruiters that are dedicated to enlisted reserve and tar candidates and there is more flexibility in the reserves compared to the other two options.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 8 months. I interviewed at United States Navy Reserves (Leesburg, FL) in Dec 2020
Interview
Goes over past history mental, physical, or anything drug/crime related. Ensures ASVAB scores and pt scores. You sit down with a recruiter and ask any questions you may have. After that, and deemed physically fit enough, you go to MEPS. They screen you for everything mental/physical related. After that you join the Dep program and wait until your enlistment date.