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Updated Dec 17, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Logistics Supervisor at Publix
Posted Dec 17, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Lakeland, FL (took 2 months)
I applied online after the position was posted for Labor Day weekend. I was called 2 weeks later to come in the following week for testing. I went to the testing with 4 other Publix employees. Testing was 3 hours at HQ next to Polk Pkwy. Testing was 3 different testing, and the questions expect for the last package from Publix was harded then the SAT or any test I toke in College. I was called 3 weeks later to come in the following week for an interview. At the interview I meet with 3 gentlemen. Questions seemed to be designed in a workbook designed by Publix HR. Was told at the end I would need to take 1 more 30 mintue test and a decision would be made the the end of the week (3 days away). The last test was one a labtop on a room with a HR rep who gave me a prompt on a paper asking me to write a paper on a issue a company is having and how I can fix it. No call, but I recieved an email 2 week laters stating I did not get the job, only after I checked the website daily to finally see the position close under my online account.
This company internal is based on the good ole boy system. I heard it before I applied and even more after. Pass employees of Publix have told me that the only reason I did not get the job ( knowing that I qualified based on my skills and resume) is I did not work there before and I did not know someone( who knew someone) who was directly responsible in the hiring process.
Good Luck, if you apply for a HQ job....
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Bakery Clerk at Publix
Posted Dec 17, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took a day)
After applying online for a seasonal associate for SW Florida retail stores thru a flyer at my local Publix. Online application was easy, with questions and resume download. Contacted a a week later for group interview at a local hotel. Large venue with tables set up, you are sent to a table with a manager from a different location that you were applying for. Straight forward questions in a friendly atmosphere, lasted 10 minutes. A few weeks later , received an email and phone call to schedule and interview at the local store I was chosen for..Arrived, met friendly manager-Asked a few questions where I would like to work, my background, my future....Given Drug test and offered job on the spot. Great expeirence. Hired.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Deli Clerk at Publix
Posted Dec 14, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Surfside, FL (took a day)
Pretty straightforward interview. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Which department would you like to work in? Describe yourself... pretty straightforward. Got a drug test and a criminal background check afterwards.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Warehouse Selector at Publix
Posted Dec 4, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 5 days)
After my application was chosen for an interview. They sent an email and called me. The person who interviewed me could only recommend me for the the job. The process felt very personal. They called two days later to offer me the the job and scheduled a background check, physical ability test, and drug test.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Stock Clerk at Publix
Posted Nov 15, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in West Palm Beach, FL (took a day)
The interview was informal easy generic questions just to see is I had some common sense and wouldn't slack off
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Customer Service Staff at Publix
Posted Nov 2, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in Atlanta, GA (took 3 months)
I applied at an in-store kiosk and was called in for my first interview approximately three weeks later. I was told that I would have a second interview in a week at most. However, my second interview did not come for another 6 weeks. Immediately after, I did a drug test that was supposed to return the results in 3-5 business days. I was not called back for another five weeks, at which time I was told to come in the next day to do paperwork and be given a schedule for training in two days.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Front Service Clerk at Publix
Posted Oct 25, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 (took a day)
Started out by applying in person on the computer in the store for job applicants.
Received a call to set up an interview a week or two later.
Interviewed with the customer service manager.
Very simple interview with basic questions designed to see if I would provide good customer service.
Called a couple of days later and was offered the job and went in to do a drug test.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Cahier at Publix
Posted Oct 13, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2 days)
Had an interview at Publix today. I believe it went very well! Unlike others on this site, I wasn't really asked any questions like 'why should i hire you?' or 'what are your strengths and weaknesses'. I was asked 'why do you want to work for Publix' which I replied explaining that I shop there often and am always impressed with the store's quality of service and products and that I felt Publix was a company that prided itself on the fair treatment of their customers and employees.
The manager then told me about the position I was called in for, but then told me (after we talked for a while) that she would like me to consider working in customer service as well and if that would be something i could be interested in.
She asked little about previous employment- only why i left my last job. The majority of the interview was her talking about Publix and her expectations. She was super nice and professional. She also told me that the reason I was called for an interview was that yes, I had lots of experience, but it was the skills/personality test part of the application that I had blown her away with. This took me by surprise because I always worry about those things! So, all in all, it was the easiest interview I've ever had and hopefully will be hearing from them by tomorrow afternoon.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Boxed Meat/Dairy Order Selector PT at Publix
Posted Oct 14, 2011 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Jacksonville, FL (took 3 days)
First, I was shown a tour of the warehouse by two employees and explained how the order selectors do their job. I was then asked to pick up one of the more heavier boxes which was about 49 lbs. (aka: physical agility test) After that, I was taken back to the waiting area to have my interview with the hiring manager. They are looking for people to fit in their clique. The interview consists of a short speech on the importance of safety and then the interviewer reads questions off of a a sheet and writes down your answers. My related background or experience was never discussed and he really emphasized the question of "How to you approach getting along with coworkers." I interviewed on a Tuesday and got the "Thanks but no thanks" letter on Friday. I really didn't find them to be that impressive. I'm actually glad I didn't get hired because I don't like the social politics.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Cashier at Publix
Posted Sep 8, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2009 (took 5 days)
the hiring process was quite easy. The manager who interviewed me was so nice to me. He made me feel comfortable while asking me some questions as he wrote them down. Publix hiring process isnt hard to only answer some question that is asked of you. The whole interview about 30 mins and i got the call back within 6 days.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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