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Classy company
"Yes, this is a great company," one insider raves, and he's not alone. "Overall, working at Jackson was an enjoyable experience," says a former employee. Need more? "I can tell you that Jackson Hewitt is a class company," remarks yet source. Many positive reviews came in from franchise owners, who praise the company's flexibility, and "wonderful" coworkers. One contact warns, however, that in the wake of the Cendant purchase, "our culture is changing."
The ups and downs of a seasonal business
Some join Jackson Hewitt as tax preparers and work......
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Employer Type: Public Company
Stock Symbol: JTX
Stock Exchange: NYSE
Chairman, President, and CEO: Michael D. Lister
2005 Employees: 377
2006 Revenue ($ mil.):
275
2006
Income ($ mil.):
58
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Solid training
Low cost of living in Virginia Beach
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Seasonally-challenged work
Culture evolving after takeover by massive consumer conglomerate
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Jackson Hewitt Inc. employee surveys are collected by Vault editors, Vault Gold Surveys provide detailed information on jobs and employment at specific employers.
Office Manager/ Tax Preparer, Chicago, IL (December 11, 2007)
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Employee Workplace: Working for Jackson Hewitt has been a true blessing. I love preparing
tax returns and the closenes... READ MORE
Salary & Compensation: The 2007-2008 tax season, I should start at $9.25 - if not then
definitely $9.00, but I also get a ... READ MORE
Business Outlook: The strengths are that you can advance all the way from a tax preparer
to regional manager within 3... READ MORE
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Office Manager, Richmond, VA (July 1, 2007)
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Employee Workplace: I viewed them hiring totally incompetent people to work as tax
preparers and gave them very little ... READ MORE
Interview & Recruiting: Asked a few questions. One round of interview. READ MORE
Salary & Compensation: To start I received $12 an hour with bonuses based on productivity. At
that time I was told I woul... READ MORE
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Receptionist, Killeen, TX (January 5, 2007)
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Employee Workplace: Dress code is business casual on Friday you can wear jeans, that's
a plus, but its nothing like I t... READ MORE
Interview & Recruiting: I only had one interview. I took Jackson Hewitt's tax course and wanted
to perpare taxes, instead t... READ MORE
Salary & Compensation: Training was $5.15 an hour after training I got $6.50 an hour. I am not
qualified to get bonuses wh... READ MORE
Business Outlook: Well, since I started in Dec of 2006 I have gotten paid but a tiny 50-
some dollar check. Then I was... READ MORE
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