The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Publix (Miami, FL) in Dec 2008
Interview
They offered me a phone interview which was pretty standard. They asked me about customers service skills, flexibility with scheudling and so forth. They are a very stern company that is deep rooted in tradition.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Publix (Nashville, TN) in Feb 2009
Interview
Saw job ad in store. Filled out online application. Received call from Supervisor and setup interview time. completed interview. Job offer within 2-weeks