Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

Ask questions of individuals over the phone, in writing, or in person to get the information needed to fill out forms, applications, or surveys. Help people fill out forms by asking targeted questions and recording their responses.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT INTERVIEWER CAREERS

Businesses, organisations, and governments all demand up-to-date information about the people they serve, whether they are creating products or formulating laws. They frequently use professional interviewers to get information. Interviewers typically work by asking a series of pre-written questions and meticulously recording the responses. They seek lifestyle information such as purchasing habits, political preferences, and so on. 

Interviewers must be excellent listeners. They must also be careful not to sway answers in either direction. Interviewers can also be found in doctors' offices and hospitals. Before initiating any treatment, correct information on the patient's medical history and health coverage is required. 

Working well with others is vital for this career. Even after hours of sitting or standing, you must remain polite and tactful. A talent for organisation is also vital. Compiling and categorising the data collected may be part of the task. Typically, the workplace is an office setting. Part-time or full-time positions are available during the day, evenings, and weekends. Experienced interviewers are more likely to choose their own schedules and may advance to supervisory positions. 

Employers typically require a high school diploma or its equivalent, and learning a second language is often a plus. Many crucial judgments would be made based on insufficient or erroneous information if interviewers did not contribute.

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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Level of responsibilities
Communication with others
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Competition for this position
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Dealing and handling conflicts
Critical decision making
Leadership
Physical demands

Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Getting Information Know More
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Know More
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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
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