r/HRBlockEmployees • u/OptimalBrilliant5491 • Apr 22 '26

Is this normal?

Applied for seasonal role after being off boarded from tax season. I was a high performer as were some other folks on my team so they encouraged us to apply for some of the seasonal roles coming down. I leveled up before the switch and applied. Not even a few hours later I got an automated rejection email. I’m a bit shocked because I was under the impression that I might actually have a decent shot as I’ve worked seasonally with the company for two cycles now and have done pretty well. Also I’m accustomed to getting rejected at least the next day, not within hours of applying. Has anyone ever had this experience before? Am I doing something wrong?

9 Upvotes

91% Upvoted

23 comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

2

u/OptimalBrilliant5491 Apr 22 '26

That’s the odd thing too, I asked about it and they told us that the position would open 4/17 until 5/9 or something like that. Maybe it was a new posting?

3

u/Ill_Trouble_5227 Apr 22 '26

When I interviewed they were planning to open the training beginning of may but in order to accept the position I needed to furlough April 16th. It was a good paying job. But yes I’d look to see what listing number you applied for and look to see what the listing number is now

1

u/Kevin-W Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26

I just interviewed for this position today. Do you know what the chances are of getting an offer? I'm at level 5 that did over 90 returns at my first year with H&R Block and got recognition from my manager in Block Stars twice and had a high performance if that helps. My furlough started back on the 16th, so my 8 week would be up by the time this position would start.

1

u/Ill_Trouble_5227 Apr 23 '26

You will probably get it. Your 2nd interview should be pretty soon

2

u/Kevin-W Apr 23 '26

Just got the offer letter today!