How to Answer: What is your experience level with computerized payroll systems?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an ADP job interview.
41. What is your experience level with computerized payroll systems?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Since a majority of ADP sales come from payroll processing, it's likely the interviewer will inquire as to what experience you have with similar systems.
Written by Jaymie Payne on November 13th, 2022
How to Answer
Provide specific examples of software and systems that you have used in the past or are currently using. If have limited or no experience, be honest but assure the interviewer that you are eager to learn and have the aptitude to learn quickly.
Written by Jaymie Payne on November 13th, 2022
1st Entry Level Example
"As a new graduate, I do not have any formal experience working with computerized payroll systems. I have watched a few tutorials and demos of different software and systems and feel confident that I would be able to learn how to navigate them quickly."
Written by Jaymie Payne on November 13th, 2022
1st Answer Example
"Most of my experience is with manual payroll processes but I do also have limited experience with the free software called Payroll4Free. Since my formal education is in accounting and I've been in payroll and finance for the last ten years, I'm confident in my ability to learn ADP's payroll software and systems quickly."
Written by Jaymie Payne on November 13th, 2022
2nd Answer Example
"In previous roles, I have used Quickbooks, Paychex, and Zoho Books and I would rate myself an advanced user in these systems. With my years of experience in payroll services and my ability to learn new things quickly, I feel that I would excel in this role at ADP."
Written by Jaymie Payne on November 13th, 2022
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