I applied online. I interviewed at Paychex in Feb 2014
Interview
Recruiter contacted me 3 days after applying, set me up with a pre-recorded webcam interview, was then referred to a phone interview with a sales manager who asked a lot about prior work experience. Be prepared to give past scenarios that display problem solving skills.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Paychex (Tampa, FL) in Oct 2015
Interview
I was originally referred by a current employee.
Spoke with recruiter and went through a preliminary assessment.
After passing assessment, spoke with district manager. They have you do a field ride-along with a current representative.
After your field ride, you speak with management and final decisions are made
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Paychex in May 2016
Interview
Applied via the careers site. Very quickly received a call from a recruiter who gave me a 2 minute phone interview and then instructed me to complete an online exam. A few days later I scheduled an interview at one location which went well, but they were ultimately not hiring at that location. I was sent to another location for a 15 minute interview before they progressed me to the field ride. The field ride was quite uncomfortable as the person I was shadowing seemed more interested in cracking jokes and making inappropriate comments about my personal life. I tried my best to remain professional and direct the conversation back to daily life as a Paychex Sales Rep. At the end of my field ride, I had a feeling I wouldn't receive an offer. I followed up with the hiring manager and the recruiter via email and phone. Nearly 2 weeks later I received an email stating they would be moving in another direction.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a life changing moment that led you to become the person you are?