Jackson Hewitt Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – You have to attend tax school, which usually starts in September, and costs $99. You'll eventually have to get a income tax preparer ID number from the IRS, called a PTIN, and that costs $64, I believe. The process is rather involved and you'd only work during tax season (January--April).

Interview Details – I went to a Jackson Hewitt office asked how to get job, the Regional Manager had me take a test, I needed to brush up on a few areas so, she scheduled me for the classes they offer right away. The office was clean, but the lady was under dressed.

Negotiation Details – I interviewed in October and I took classes for 2 months, passed tests, did modules, attended orientation, signed paperwork for 9 an hour at the end of November, started work January of the next year.

Interview Details – The interview process is fairly simple, they ask you a bunch of simple questions, mostly about your education and prior work experience. Nothing unexpected or crazy, just simple easy questions. The interview process isn't very selective and no one should have a hard time moving past it. The annoying part of the process is the studying and training that is required before you can begin working. You have to take a minimum of 15 hours worth of online tax school courses and then pass a test before you are allowed to work there.

Interview Details – I called them one day to see if they were hiring. They said they offer a free class. I started going. Filled out all paperwork while training. Training was about 5 hours a week for a month. They have online homework and assessments all tax preparers must pass. Once i passed the tests they did 2-3 days of some instore training where we got to watch taxes being done. After that they set you up in the system and throw you in a nearby office. From their is it sink or swim. Ask as many questions as you can and if any problems arise your supervisor is just a phone call away.

Interview Details – I saw an ad in our local newspaper in October, and I called to speak with the Area Manager. She asked me to come in for an interview the next day. When I got to the interview, it was more informal than I had prepared for. She asked me about my experience (and I didn't have any) and she enrolled me in a basic income tax course. I worked on the course for 2 months and after I completed it, I took a tax preparer readiness test, applied for my PTIN, and then I started working in January

Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation. I have an Associate's degree and they offered me minimum wage ($7.25)

Interview Details – I was called on a Monday morning and asked to complete some assessments online. However, the assessments were my training. After the assessments, I was called for an interview with the district manager on Wednesday. She hired me on the spot. I never got paid for those "assessments" and felt I had no idea how to do my job the entire season.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Take it or leave it.

Interview Details – You are required to take a lot of tax classes on site or on line. Very time consuming and you have to be very motivated to learn. You are tested on all the modules.

Interview Details – After placing an application with human Resources, you are offered a position, once you accept the position a background check is processed. Once the background check clears there is a 4-12 week training course that you must attend to learn your job duties in order to take and pass an exam that is given by the Internal Revenue service to become licensed as a paid Tax Preparer. This will be paid by you and you will be reimbursed upon completion of the tax season along with a bonus based on the number of returns you prepare for clients and the amount of the returns. This amount is on a scale and you can receive up to 10% of the amount you personally made the company during that tax season. If you follow up and work in the next season you qualify for a 25% raise.

Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation period you either accept the position and follow the course and work during that season or you choose to not take the position.

Interview Details – I had already worked for them the year before but had to interview again. This time I was brought in and sat down they weren't going to be freezing the salaries and everything. They asked a lot of questions on my background in tax and if I was planning on doing it for awhile. I seemed generally interested and they gave me the chance to take the classes and advanced courses which were quite in depth about every tax code there is; well within the clients that we cater to. Work culture is pretty laid back but we definately aim to impress.

Negotiation Details – I would tell them to meet the wages of other places in your area if they don't do that go elsewhere.