You must complete a detailed employment application even if your resume and reference information is available. An application may be sent to you for completion prior to your interview or you may be asked to arrive early so you can complete it on site.

Interviewing at Paychex is a thorough process. It is common for our candidates to have multiple interviews with one or more individuals. Depending on the department, interviews can be accomplished in a group setting or with one individual at a time.

In addition to asking questions about your work experiences and skills listed on your resume, you will be asked several behavioral-based questions. Examples of such questions are as follows:

• Describe a situation when you saw room for improvement in a task you were required to complete. What did you do? Did you present your idea?
• In your current or last position, give me an example of the steps you took to respond to a specific customer complaint. How did the customer react? Was the customer satisfied?

Paychex administers a timed arithmetic-reasoning test to all candidates. This test features mathematical equations, word problems, and exercises in sequential thinking. It is only used as one piece of information in our selection process. Also, depending on the position you are applying for, Paychex may administer additional testing to evaluate your job skills.

Review our math tutorial* for further study on basic business math skills.

Paychex maintains a safe working environment for all of our employees and hires great people who support this endeavor. All candidates who are offered a position with Paychex are subject to:

• Pre-employment reference checks
• Post-offer drug testing and background checks
• A valid driver's license (for certain positions)

Job preview programs allow you to gather more information about the position you are applying for by shadowing an expert in that role. This first-hand observation provides you with an opportunity to ask our employees questions to gain a better understanding of whether or not the job fits your career path or interest.