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Is being a survey interviewer a good fit for you?

Asks people questions by phone, mail or in person to fill in forms and surveys. Records their answers and helps them complete forms.

What the work involves

  • Asks questions following instructions to get specific information, such as name, address, age or religion.
  • Makes sure services are paid for by checking cover with the person's insurer or working out payment options.
  • Spots and reports problems in getting reliable information.
  • Does office tasks such as phone sales, customer questions, staff records, billing patients and taking payments.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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