Occupation Profile

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

(SOC Code : 43-4111)

in California

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.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Short-term on-the-job training .

Occupational Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
				25th	Median	75th
California	2012	1st Qtr	$19.02	$15.00	$18.35	$22.97

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2010 - 2020	25,400	28,400	3,000	11.8	810

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Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of California

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

1,393

32.6%

Other Professional & Technical Services

22,725

12.8%

Management & Technical Consulting Svc

28,222

7.4%

Insurance Carriers

4,763

6.6%

Offices of Physicians

62,928

4.2%

Employment Services

6,297

2.8%

Colleges and Universities

1,979

2.0%

Home Health Care Services

3,702

1.6%

Outpatient Care Centers

6,487

1.5%

Scientific Research and Development Svc

5,742

1.4%

Business Support Services

7,410

1.2%

Other Ambulatory Health Care Services

7,050

1.1%

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About This Occupation (from O*NET - The Occupation Information Network)

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person`s name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.

Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.

Contact individuals to be interviewed at home, place of business, or field location, by telephone, mail, or in person.

Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.

Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.

Perform patient services, such as answering the telephone or assisting patients with financial or medical questions.

Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.

Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person`s insurance provider or working out financing options.

Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.

Locate and list addresses and households.

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Top Skills used in this Job

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.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

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