I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Publix (Jacksonville, FL) in Dec 2008
Interview
I was interviewed by the Asst store manager and hired as a baker making $10.00 hourly based on my previous experience. The next day I received a phone call from the store manager who said I must "re-interview" for the position. I went in the next day and was interviewed by the store manager who said I lacked "retail" experience and therefore could not be hired as a Baker at $10.00 an hour. He stated the Asst store manager "made a mistake" when she offered me the position of baker at $10.00 an hour. I was then told I would be hired as a Baker Apprentice at $8.50 an hour. I took the position with a promise from both store and asst store managers that I would be "fast tracked" to advancement to baker and then on to a position in management. I have 3 years with the company and have yet to receive the proper training needed to have a chance to be promoted into a management position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
None of the questions asked during interview were difficult.