Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

• Contact individuals to be interviewed at home, place of business, or field location, by telephone, mail, or in person.
• Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.
• Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
• Explain survey objectives and procedures to interviewees and interpret survey questions to help interviewees' comprehension.
• Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
• Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan.

• 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.
• 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.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan.