Westat home-based professionals not only save time and money on commuting, but they also have the opportunity to work in a comfortable setting while earning money and professional skills.
Who is Westat:
WESTAT, headquartered in Rockville, MD, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned social science survey research corporation. We conduct nationwide surveys on subjects that include education, health, transportation and environmental issues. Since 1961, we have provided research and related services to agencies of the U.S. Government and to a broad range of institutional and business clients.
Requirements:
Ability to establish rapport, follow a script as a conversation, and complete survey with caller;
Quiet home work environment during scheduled work and training hours;
A reliable personal computer;
A subscription to a dependable, high speed Internet Service Provider;
Ability to be on the Internet (Cable or DSL) and on a landline telephone at the same time;
A corded telephone with a hands-free, corded headset (no cordless phones or cell phones);
Strong interpersonal skills;
A professional and articulate phone voice;
Moderate computer skills;
Required to pass a personal background check;
Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours of work a week – preferably evening and/or weekend hours.
We offer:
Flexible work schedules- choose from a selection of days and times;
Great work environment (your own home);
Paid training;
Bonus programs;
Absolutely no sales or setting appointments for sales calls (no telemarketing);
No commute;
No expensive work wardrobe;
No traffic jams.