Seasonal Tax Preparer applicants have rated the interview process at H&R Block with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Seasonal Tax Preparer roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 21 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at H&R Block overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at H&R Block as a Seasonal Tax Preparer according to 21 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Background check: 19%
Skills test: 19%
Phone interview: 11%
Group panel interview: 7%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 4%
Personality test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at H&R Block (Melbourne) in May 2017
Interview
Did the tax course. They asked me to do a video interview. You need to download an app to do the interview. The interview last about 20 mins and has 6 questions. they are all basic interview question. If you past the exam, they will ask you to do a face-to-face interview and a test about how the use the software.
I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at H&R Block in Oct 2025
Interview
First, I was asked some questions about my career background and why I was interested in the position. Then I was given some scenarios related to customer service, I had to explain how I would handle the situation. The interviewer made sure that I was acknowledged the role is seasonal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give one example to explain how you handled conflicts with your colleagues.
It was very easy over the phone interview. Once I applied I reviewed a call in less than 48 hours. She walked me through everything and set me up for class which is 6 wks long.
HR and manager together. Tell about yourself, your hobby. Ask your tax experience, how you feel to do tax by yourself. How flexible in tax season. And which location you prefer to work, do you mind to work other locations.