I interviewed on January 24th, 2011 and got a pre-offer of employment.
If you go to any of the websites that provide you with the AE gouges you will do just fine (aviationinterviews.com, willflyforfood.com, etc). Make sure you are IFR current and proficient.
I've been waiting to receive an e-mail to get my medical schedule for the hearing and drug test and then after that comes the captain's review board I think...lots of stages here until you REALLY get hired.
The biggest thing here is to have ALL of your paperwork complete by the time your interview date comes in order to avoid any delay. The other thing is to MAKE SURE you current/previous employer gets the required paperwork they need to fill out ASAP and have them send it back to A.E. ASAP.
Again...I interviewed last Monday (24th) and my current employer has NOT received the paperwork they need to fill out yet...which really blows.
It has been 10 days since my interview and still waiting for my current employer to get the required paperwork and still waiting for the medical evaluation (hearing and drug test).