I can't honestly tell you how an interview process would go in a normal, typical context as I was referred to the hiring manager by a close friend of hers, so I had a serious leg up. Nevertheless, I was called by the hiring manager, interviewed by her and the hiring manager of the other department I would be funded by, (whom I ultimately reported to). It was determined at that point I would be hired but I had to "go through the motions" so to speak and meet with the individuals they reported to as well. Then HR reached out to me so I could complete the necessary steps. (drug test, copy of my degree, etc.). It was the easiest job I ever landed.