Survey Enumerator Customer Services Clerks
SaveWhat Does a Survey Enumerator Do?
Survey enumerators perform interviews and fill in forms in order to collect the data provided by interviewees. They can collect information by phone, mail, personal visits or on the street. They conduct and help the interviewees administer the information that the interviewer is interested in having, usually related to demographic information for governmental statistical purposes.
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Information Confidentiality
The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data, the way to comply with confidential information and the risks of non-compliance.
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Skills You Need to Become a Survey Enumerator
Essential Skills
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EssentialInformation Confidentiality knowledge
The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data, the way to comply with …
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EssentialCommunication knowledge
Exchanging and conveying information, ideas, concepts, thoughts, and feelings through the use of a shared system of words, signs, and semiotic rules via a medium.
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EssentialInterview Techniques knowledge
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
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EssentialSurvey Techniques knowledge
Techniques on how to identify a target audience, choose the right survey method and analyse the data.
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EssentialDocument Interviews skill
Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.
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EssentialFill Out Forms skill
Fill out forms of a different nature with accurate information, legible calligraphy, and within a timely manner.
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EssentialInterview People skill
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
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EssentialObserve Confidentiality skill
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
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EssentialRespond To Enquiries skill
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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EssentialAdhere To Questionnaires skill
Follow and ask the questions laid out in questionnaires when interviewing somebody.
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EssentialCapture People's Attention skill
Approach people and draw their attention to a subject presented to them or to get information from them.
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EssentialPrepare Survey Report skill
Gather the analysed data from the survey and write a detailed report on the outcome of the survey.
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EssentialTabulate Survey Results skill
Collate and organise the answers gathered in interviews or polls in order to be analysed and draw conclusions from them.
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Optional Skills (5 of 23 displayed)
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OptionalVisual Presentation Techniques knowledge
The visual representation and interaction techniques, such as histograms, scatter plots, surface plots, tree maps and parallel coordinate plots, that can be used to present abstract numerical and non-numerical data, …
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OptionalDemography knowledge
The scientific field of study that deals with studying the size, structure, and distribution of the human population, and its geographical and temporal changes.
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OptionalData Quality Assessment knowledge
The process of revealing data issues using quality indicators, measures and metrics in order to plan data cleansing and data enrichment strategies according to data quality criteria.
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OptionalMarket Research knowledge
The processes, techniques, and purposes comprised in the first step for developing marketing strategies such as the collection of information about customers and the definition of segments and targets.
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OptionalOpinion Poll knowledge
The inquiry of the opinion of the public, or at least of a representative sample, about a determined subject.
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OptionalPolitics knowledge
The method, process and study of influencing people, gaining control over a community or society, and the distribution of power within a community and between societies.
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OptionalPolling Techniques knowledge
The different methods to approach targets and collect information from them for a variety of purposes. Polling techniques such as self-administered questionnaires, remote interviews, and personal Interviews.
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OptionalPsychology knowledge
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
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OptionalStatistics knowledge
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data …
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OptionalNational Population Census knowledge
The official procedure of systematically collecting information of the population such as gender, employability, education levels, and other demographics in order have a clear understanding of the population for governmental …
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OptionalCommunicate By Telephone skill
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
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OptionalConduct Public Surveys skill
Conduct the procedures of a public survey from the initial formulation and compilation of the questions, identifying the target audience, managing the survey method and operations, managing the processing of …
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OptionalOperate GPS Systems skill
Use GPS Systems.
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OptionalPerform Data Analysis skill
Collect data and statistics to test and evaluate in order to generate assertions and pattern predictions, with the aim of discovering useful information in a decision-making process.
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OptionalPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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OptionalUse Microsoft Office skill
Possess the ability to work with the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office at a capable level. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or …
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OptionalUse Office Systems skill
Make appropriate and timely use of office systems used in business facilities depending on the aim, whether for the collection of messages, client information storage, or agenda scheduling. It includes …
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OptionalDesign Questionnaires skill
Study the objectives of the research and imprint those aims into the design and development of questionnaires.
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OptionalEvaluate Interview Reports skill
Assess the quality and plausibility of the interview results on the basis of the documentation while taking various factors into account such as the weighting scale.
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OptionalExplain Interview Purposes skill
Explain the main purpose and objective of the interview in a manner that the recipient understands and responds to the questions accordingly.
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OptionalManage Needs For Stationery Items skill
Watch, analyse, and provide sufficient and required stationery items for business facilities to run operations smoothly.
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OptionalRevise Questionnaires skill
Read, analyse, and provide feedback on the accuracy and adequacy of questionnaires and their assessment fashion taking into account its purpose.
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OptionalUse Shorthand skill
Apply shorthand as a method to capture spoken words into written form. Use shorthands in written texts to reflect acronyms and relevant information required to be expressed in such fashion.
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