Median Annual Wage: $30,790
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (54%); Less than high school diploma (13%); Bachelor's degree (12%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Registrar; Research Interviewer; Telephone Interviewer; Interviewer; Admissions Clerk; Admissions Representative; Registration Clerk; Market Research Interviewer; Patient Services Representative; Admitting Clerk
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan.
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- Contact individuals to be interviewed at home, place of business, or field location, by telephone, mail, or in person.
- Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.
- Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
- Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.
- Explain survey objectives and procedures to interviewees and interpret survey questions to help interviewees' comprehension.
- Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
- Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.
- Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan.
