I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Publix (Tampa, FL) in Jul 2013
Interview
The company places their own application kiosks in the store. The application process took almost one hour, a bit longer than expected. I did receive a call back within a week which was truly welcomed. The company examines job openings for an physical area, so I was hired at a location different from my application location. An in person interview was conducted at the store, the managers themselves conducting the interview, no hr interface.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They did not present any odd or difficult questions. overall, the interview was a positive experience. They are quite candid that many people would not like to work at a grocery store but emphasis positive benefits for remaining at the job.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Publix (Atlanta, GA) in Nov 2013
Interview
It was really fast and to the point first interview is with department manager or assistant store manager and second interview is with the store manager.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Publix (Indian Harbour Beach, FL)
Interview
Getting the interview is the hard part. It requires knowing someone who works at the store that will end up hiring you, or repeatedly pestering the management. It is also nearly impossible to get a job at Publix unless you offer them nearly unlimited hour availability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There are no difficult or unexpected questions. If they have a job available and you have the relatively easy qualifications for the position, the interview is pretty much a formality.