O*NET-SOC 43-4111.00

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2021
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.508/2021
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.3808/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2508/2021
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.2508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2021
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2021
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.8808/2021
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.8808/2021
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.508/2021
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.3808/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.Core5208/2021
Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.Core5208/2021
Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.Core5208/2021
Perform office duties, such as telemarketing or customer service inquiries, maintaining staff records, billing patients, or receiving payments.Core5308/2021
Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.Core5408/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional6.0111/2023
Social4.1311/2023
Enterprising3.6611/2023
Investigative1.9211/2023
Artistic1.3811/2023
Realistic1.011/2023

More occupations in preparation zone 3

Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.