I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Publix (Holly Hill, FL) in Jun 2015
Interview
I sat in the office with the store's assistant manager and the deli manager. I was very nervous but they both had a good sense of humor and broke the ice. They asked me a series of questions.
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.