Government Interviewer

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Help individuals access vital government support and improve their quality of life.
Ensure fair distribution of resources by assessing eligibility for public assistance.
Engage with diverse communities and make a tangible impact on people's lives.

💰 Earn $53K-$65K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.1% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights.
Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.
Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.
Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.
Answer applicants' questions about benefits and claim procedures.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

14,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$61,050 in California

$50,270 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Speaking
Time Management

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Government Interviewer

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years