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The US Census Bureau is hiring 1.2 million people! The Census Bureau is recruiting temporary part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. The salary is $18 per hour, paid training, paid weekly, the hours are flexible and you can work close to your home. You will also be reimbursed for authorized mileage and related expenses. Every 10 years, we conduct a census of our population. Thousands of people are needed to update address lists and conduct interviews with community residents.
If you are interested in applying to be a Census taker, contact your local Census Office or call 1-866-861-2010.
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Out of those 300 million people, about 200 million mailed back their census forms. So really, a census taker only needs to count 100 people.
However, the census taker may be fired for incompetence before they finish their job (unlikely). Also, we’re counting the people that didn’t mail their forms back in – so it’s going to be that much harder to actually find them and get the individual to agree to an EQ (Enumerator Questionnaire).
So really, this job lasts about 5 weeks. More if you’re lucky. I’m on week 4 as a Crew Leader Assistant, maybe I’ll be reassigned to a different area once mine is done. If I’m lucky.
So with about 300 million people in the US, and the Census Bureau hiring over 1 million of them, that would mean each new hire only has to count to 300? Then they’re done?
hey where do you apply for these positions?
Hi Jean!! Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your success!! I would love to hear how your job as a Census taker goes! Congratulations!!
i took the test in January and 2 weeks ago received a call that I was hired. Great news for me. Go to the Census website for a copy of the sample test. It was very helpful and helped me get a good score on the test.
I took the census test on Dec 19th, I called to find out my score and was told that people who took the test on this date will not be called in until about two months. I was not able to receive my score. I live in new york.
Hi Lucy,
Thank you for visiting Interview Chatter this morning. I do not have material on the test. However, my recommendation is that you check with your local library. They may having information about the test that will assist you with your preparation. Please come back and share your success story!
Darlene
dear darlene
i want to know if you have any material on becoming a census taker that woul refresh
the memory? iwas an insurance agent but
need a little refresher course on written tests.
thank you
This was a great find for me. I do believe that people who really need an opportunity can get their foot in the door. I hope that those who need a job will apply. It may not be a dream job, but $18.00 per hour will feed a family.
1.2 million people. That is a large number and I am certain could provide or offset the income lost by families during the turndown. Thanks for the insight, I am certain most people did not know this was out there.
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Hi Tracee! Thank you for visiting Interview Chatter today. I am glad this post was helpful. Please feel free to stop and let me know whether you actually applied for the position and whether you took the opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you again.
$18 an hour. Heck, I may just apply for that.