I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA)
Interview
The recruiter reached out to me via LinkedIn. I had an exploratory meeting with the hiring manager, then came in for an on-site interview and factory tour. I had three separate interviews that day. The process took about 5 hours. In the end, I received no response. I followed up several times, each time being told that the hiring team had not had a chance to discuss my candidacy or determine where I fit.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Tesla (Sparks, NV) in Feb 2018
Interview
I selected a specific day and time for a phone interview and the recruiter/interviewer called 10 minutes after the time frame! After numerous attempts to contact the recruiter and also the recruiter department, I was ignored and no one reached out for a reschedule. I also noticed that the position I had applied for was suddenly updated and not available as an active application, I take this as a neglected and denied application. I guess the recruiters are exempt from their flaws while still not even giving applicants a chance to reschedule... so much for my opportunity to contribute my resources and my chance of joining Tesla ;(
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Feb 2014
Interview
Applied online, was contacted a week after for a manufacturing line position. Very nice people, I was really nervous but it looks like they were really looking for someone with experience in the manufacture line. I am happy I was approved.