Yes, at my time, it was a one day affair, with a series of tests, and also a group session and a presentation. If u pass the first round, u get an interview with the head of the division u are keen on.

Pay scale is very wide, and depends on your past experience. Can range from about $4 to $7 k plus.

Caveat is that my experience is a few years old, so may not be correct now.

It's a good place to be. Very progressive and good opportunities for MAs but MA turnover quite high.

Gd luck.