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Good News In Employment - The US Census Bureau is Hiring

Reblogger Shirley Parks

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sands Realty 210-414-0966 Texas License #0331413

November 20, 2008 12:35 PM

All Economic News Today Isn't Bad

Amid all the bad news we read about today's economy; stock's plunge, leaving the Dow below 7600, Deflation, Disaster or just a nice discount, NAR forecasts further declines.

I came across some news that is good. Finally.

The US Census Bureau is hiring

The US Census Bureau is recruiting temporary part-time census takers for the 2010 Census and according to the Census Bureau:

"The pay is good, the hours are flexible, and the work is close to home. Census taker jobs are excellent for retirees, college students, persons who want to work part-time, persons who are between jobs, or just about anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community."

Every 10 years the Census Bureau conducts a census of our population. It is important work as the results determine representation in government and "as well as how federal funds are spent in your community on things like roads, parks, housing, schools, and public safety. As a census taker, you'll play a vital role in making sure that everyone is included."

What Are The Duties of The Census Taker

Census takers perform two main kinds of work; updating address lists (address canvassing to take place Spring of 2009) and conducting interviews (interviewing operations to take place in the spring and summer of 2010).

Interested in applying?

Most hiring will take place February through May, 2009 and will hire 140,000 nationally (address canvassing). The Census Bureau will hire another 1.4 million people in 2010 (interviewing operations) to follow-up with people who fail to mail back the form.

Go to How to Apply at the Census Bureau's website or you can also call the Census Bureau's national jobs line at 866-861-2010.

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Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

Shirley this is good to know. I would imagine the IRS will also be hiring temporary works with tax season coming up. I think UPS also hires extra help during the holidays. Some good leads for people looking for a little extra spending money.

We started a Christmas Wish List be sure to drop by and leave a Wish.

Nov 20, 2008 12:55 PM

Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer

Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

Hey, Shirley. Are you trying to get rid of the competition by pointing them to a new career? LOL

Nov 21, 2008 12:36 AM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Carl & Ceil, The census jobs are a few months out and are temporary but it's good to keep in mind.

Hi Russel, Actually, I have two friends who have recently quit the business since things have slowed down. I want the best for everyone. :-)

Nov 21, 2008 01:29 AM

Morning Shirley - Carl is attending a class in S.A. today so I am monitoring AR and his email's. Now I feel very very important. Something else I would suggest is to contact Temporary Agencies if someone is wanting Temp Work. When I had my employment agency our temp side was always busy.

Have a good day all and stay warm.

Nov 21, 2008 01:42 AM

Hi Ceil. I didn't know you had an employment agency. That is interesting. Was it in New Braunfels?

Nov 21, 2008 05:13 AM

No my office was in San Antonio 22 years. We worked nationwide and international. That was a long time to survive that industry.

Nov 21, 2008 05:20 AM

Good News In Employment - The US Census Bureau is Hiring

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