I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at US Census Bureau (Prairie du Chien, WI) in Apr 2014
Interview
First there was a written multiple choice test, map reading. Then a interview where you read survey questions, then a third interview where you were asked, " Have you ever had to persuade someone to do something they didn't want to do? & how you did it. Then "Has anyone ever became angry with you, & what did you do?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About persuading, how you dealt with angry or reluctant people.
Long process but considering the number of applicants it should be expected It was a phone interview and was not difficult at all they seem to want to be certain the candidates like people and are able to onock on doors
The interview looks more at checking certain boxes as opposed to skill. It looks like this is a constantly vacant position. The position is part-time with no guaranteed hours. Cannot say that it's a difficult job or anything, but the application was tedious than the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It was more of a description of the job and whether I was still interested.
After an online application they called with a simple telephone interview. They want to know about your availability and preferred schedule. They ask for basic background information. The online application has all of the information that they really need to place you so it is mostly a verification of the information you have already provided.
