Employment Interviewers
Description OES Code: 21508
Interview job applicants in employment office and refer them to prospective employers for consideration. Search application files, notify selected applicants of job openings, and refer qualified applicants to prospective employers. Contact employers to verify referral results. Record and evaluate various pertinent data.

Wages, California
Entry-Level Hourly Wage $8.94
25th Percentile $10.28
50th Percentile $13.55
75th Percentile $17.94

Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey

Hours & Benefits
La mayoría de entrivistadores de empleo trabajan tiempo completo durante las horas regulares de negocios. La mayoría de empleadores proveen vacaciones pagadas, días de enfermedad, seguro médico, dental, y de vida, y pensiones parciales. Agencias gubernamentales proveen seguro de visión además de estos beneficios.

Employment Trends, California
Employment 1998 7,200
Projected Employment 2008 9,000
Percent Change 1998-2008 25%
Separations 1996-2006 2,200

Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
Employment 1999 70
Projected Employment 2006 90
Percent Change 1999-2006 28.6%
Separations 1999-2006 20

Employment Trends by California County

Working conditions
Entrevistadores de empleo pasan la mayoría de su tiempo en oficinas cómodas y bien alumbradas. Los que trabajan para compañías que reclutan trabajadores dentro de un área grande posiblemente tengan que viajar mucho.

Advancement
Many promotional opportunities for Employment Interviewers exist: employment supervisor, personnel manager, industrial relations manager, personnel classification specialist or wage and benefit analyst. In large organizations, such promotions may involve relocation to another community. Some Employment Interviewers open their own employment agencies.

Getting the Job & Other Information
Jobs for Employment Interviewers may be found by applying directly to:
-Large employers
-Employment agencies
-Employee leasing services
-Personnel consultants
-Temporary employment services
-College placement centers
-County and city employment and training agencies
-Employment Development Job Service office.

Those seeking jobs with government agencies must pass written and oral examinations. Information about job openings may also be found in newspaper help wanted ads and on the Internet.

For a list of current job listing, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank.

Education and Training
Most employers prefer applicants with a BA degree. Some employers waive college requirements when candidates have suitable work experience. College courses in personnel and industrial relations, psychology, social studies, and interviewing techniques are especially helpful for Employment Interviewers. In addition to formal training, many employers provide on-the job training in agency procedures, classification of jobs, and interviewing techniques. Firms that place highly trained people such as accountants, lawyers, engineers or executives prefer their interviewers to have some training or experience in the field in which they are placing workers.

Skills & Other Requirements
Many Employment Interviewer jobs require a high energy level, excellent telephone skills and strong selling ability. Employment Interviewers must be able to work without ethnic and social prejudices and be able to evaluate facts and present conclusions clearly. They should also have a strong interest in working with people. Other desirable characteristics include poise, tact, patience and a professional appearance.

References
California Occupational Guide #38

Related Occupations: Human Resource Specialists and Managers

Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP)