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US Census Bureau reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(3,074 total reviews)

John H. Thompson

62% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

US Census Bureau has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,074 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Census Bureau employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
May 26, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The pay was relatively high for a temporary job. Training and guidance was provided at some level. You get to go out and talk to many different kinds of people, it will definitely enhance your interpersonal and communication skill.

Cons

Sometimes you might encounter people who are a little rude or unwilling to respond to your census questionaire interviews.

2.0
May 19, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Government job, objective hiring criteria, wfh somewhat, statistical targets determine performance reviews

Cons

Government job, statistical targets determine performance reviews, targets are NOT within employee's control to achieve (penalized if targets do not respond, penalized for time to go to assigned locations, etc.) Work will be removed if not completed quickly enough, meaning loss of income, even though it might only be 4 days into the work cycle. Use your OWN phone, so the public will have access to your personal phone number (easy to find your address from that), use your OWN car, YOU pay for any accidents even if you are not at fault. VERY low pay - starting pay higher at Target or Walmart than pay after 4 years at Census Bureau. Dangerous areas, required to work 9am-9pm 7 days a week, even part time.

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