Perhaps two months at most. There was no noticeable change in seasons, although a tropical locale could account for that. Their clothes got ragged and hair grew long. It's interesting that they made no attempt to track the passage of time. Strange that no one had even a pocket watch.
Understanding more about both the company you hope to work for and its competitors will help you appear competent and well prepared for the interview. It will also assist you in preparing good questions to ask of the interviewer if you are given the chance to do so.