Somewhat convenient side job, do not count on this as a real job - Field Interviewer Westat Employee Review

3.0
Feb 2, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible Great pay Get to talk to people Dont have to be couped up in an office Dont have to sale anything

Cons

Very weird tactics to try to get people to participate in a study Keep having to recontact hostile ppl who have no interest in the study Supervisors can be very micromanaging and request that you visit homes in the dark by yourself! Projects dont last as nearly long as promised Intermittent work Disconnect between management and reality

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for. Training is always effective and well designed.

Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the leadership are fantastic! Pay is fair

Cons

Some staff do not respect lower staff; especially when they are Black lower level staff. Reactive instead of proactive when it comes to training up staff as opposed to hiring consultants Benefits and pay suffered after the administration took over Work-life balance frequently is an issue. Intrusive work expectations.

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