I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Publix (Charleston, SC) in Aug 2011
Interview
Hiring is accomplished by store managers and corporation offices for positions outside individual stores .... this corporation is very dishonest unwilling to admit denial of federal emergency medical leave benefits and keeps employees under 40 hours to deny them paid vacations.... The corporation culture is betraying the admitted philosophy of founder George Jenkins who built a loyal tradition behind his employees, now that he is dead since 1995 the properties are more obsessed with renting space next to stores than increasing market share by paying all it's employees living wages
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Publix (Orlando, FL) in Jan 2008
Interview
Interview on the in store job application center. Called in for a 1 on 1 interview by assistant store manager. Spoke for about 15 minutes and was offered a job which I accepted. Took a saliva drug test on the spot and was subject to a background check. After I was hired I had to attend a 2 day paid orientation class.