I was contacted by a manager who reviews selected applications given from HR for new graduates. I'm not sure if this is "typical," but here was the process:

• 1st Interview (Team Manager/Director): Behavioral questions, background, teamwork, qualifications (non-technical), and personality.
• 2nd Interview (Team Lead): Extensive background picking regarding projects, people, and situations.
• 3rd Interview (Engineer): Skills assessment (basic to intermediate language-specific questions). Be sure to know the languages you claim – at the LEAST, know the basics, i.e., strengths, etc.
• 4th Interview (Senior Team Lead): Literally went through everything on the resume, asking questions. Also asked technical questions in relation to areas you claim you know. Gave background on the team and problems they face.
• 5th Interview (Team Manager/Director): Determined goals and interest in continuing in the position.

No on-site interview occurred as I'm out of state, but the phone interview process was very exhaustive. Personally, I loved the interview process, and if you find yourself struggling, you shouldn't be applying in that area yet.

HR didn't get "in the way." They were friendly and did a decent job of listening to concerns and following the schedule.

If you claim to know C++, they'll ask, "How well do you know C++?" From there, they'll ask questions regarding that skill level. For example.

What's a vtable?