C
Below Average
Interviewers
O*NET 43-4111.00
Median Salary
$45,920
$33,900 – $62,810/yr
What They Do
Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing form. May sort, classify, and file forms.
Typical Tasks
- Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.
- Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.
- Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.
- Perform office duties, such as telemarketing or customer service inquiries, maintaining staff records, billing patients, or receiving payments.
- Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
Key Skills
Active Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Getting Information
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- high school diploma/GED
- associate's degree or other 2-year degree
Also Known As
Admissions Clerk
Admissions Representative
Admitting Representative
Data Collection Assistant
Interviewer
Market Research Interviewer
Registration Clerk
Research Interviewer
Survey Interviewer
Telephone Interviewer
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