I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Publix (Miami, FL) in Aug 2012
Interview
You go in early and there is a bunch of other new hires there waiting as well. You go in for your oral swab drug test and they give you a uniform and orenentation dates and times then send you home. The interview was very easy and they were very friendly joking around and made it comfortable. They made it very clear that they require u have a clean shaved face for all employees. Other than that it was quick and simple I was in and out of the building in less than 20 mins.
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Publix (Kennesaw, GA) in May 2011
Interview
To get your foot in the door, you have to be confident in what you believe in. (i.e the questionnaire on the computer, answer either strongly agree or strongly disagree with only a few agrees or disagrees but never answer undecided. Also be friendly during your interview. Show you can be friendly with customers. (say hello to customers and employees while waiting.) They will be watching.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you okay with shaving that goatee or sideburns.