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 . Click Right facing arrow to replay the Video, Speaker Icon to control Sound. 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. 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.