I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Publix (Winter Park, FL) in Sept 2011
Interview
I was interviewing for a new location. There was a total of three interviews, one with the assistant store manager, and department manager at the store where the interview was held. Another with the store manager at the store I was to be working at. The interview was pretty simple, a few "what would you do?" and customer service based questions. During the third interview I was offered the job and took a drug test right on the spot.
Behavioral Interview with questions on how you would behave in a team environment, and stressful or otherwise adverse conditions. They will also analyze how you align with the company's value system.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker.
Manager wanting to hear about you, your skills and basic knowledge. Showing respect and enthusiasm. Basic, getting to know the company, a friendly environment and the challenges it may come with.
It was a hiring event so about ten people were doing interviews all at once. They had several store managers doing the interviews. I had a district manager interview me.