I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Publix
Interview
I applied for Publix at the kiosk in the store and 5 days later they called me for an interview. The interviewing process is fairly simple. Meet with the store manager and go over your resume.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Publix in Aug 2014
Interview
Contacted by a recruiting firm, set up initial interview screening, then a second interview with the hiring manager. Took about 2 - 3 weeks between interviews. Read carefully the details in the job description when applying on the website as the system might disqualify you immediately if you do not meet a minimum requirement.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basically during the interview they set up a problem in company that they are facing at the moment that is related to the position you are applying and they ask what would you do
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Publix
Interview
Will ask you basic questions and if they feel that you are friendly and can handle customers politely, they will hire you.
Took weeks to get a job interview then drug test on the spot. After a week, they will get the result and will call you back for a job offer.