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market research interviewer

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Market research interviewers strive to collect information on the perceptions, opinions, and preferences of customers in relation to commercial products or services. They use interview techniques to draw as much information as possible by contacting people via telephone calls, by approaching them face-to-face or by by virtual means. They pass this information to experts for drawing analysis.

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Competences
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Essential
18
Optional
25

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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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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communication

The exchange and conveying of 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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interview techniques

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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survey techniques

Techniques on how to identify a target audience, choose the right survey method and analyse the data.

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

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adhere to questionnaires

Follow and ask the questions laid out in questionnaires when interviewing somebody.

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capture people's attention

Approach people and draw their attention to a subject presented to them or to get information from them.

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conduct research interview

Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.

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document interviews

Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.

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evaluate interview reports

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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explain interview purposes

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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perform market research

Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.

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prepare market research reports

Report on the outcomes of the market research, main observations and outcomes, and notes helpful for analysing the information.

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prepare survey report

Gather the analysed data from the survey and write a detailed report on the outcome of the survey.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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tabulate survey results

Collate and organise the answers gathered in interviews or polls in order to be analysed and draw conclusions from them.

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use communication techniques

Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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use questioning techniques

Formulate questions appropriate to the purpose, such as eliciting accurate information or supporting the learning process.

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Optional knowledge 7 competences

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customer insight

The marketing concept referring to the deep understanding of the customer's motivations, behaviours, beliefs, preferences, and values that help understand the reasons why the way they do. This information is then useful for commercial purposes.

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data quality assessment

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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visual presentation techniques

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, in order to reinforce the human understanding of this information.

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Cross-sector

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market research

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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politics

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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psychology

The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.

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statistics

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 collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments in order to forecast and plan work-related activities.

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Optional skills and competences 18 competences

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contact customers

Contact customers by telephone in order to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results or any planned adjustments.

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study topics

Carry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or verbal discussions with knowledgeable persons.

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Cross-sector

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adapt communication style according to recipient

Adapt communication style to that of the recipient of the message in order to create a rapport.

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analyse call performance trends

Analyse call quality and performance trends. Provide recommendations for future improvement.

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analyse data about clients

Study data about clients, visitors, customers or guests. Gather, process and analyse data about their characteristics, needs and buying behaviours.

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apply grammar and spelling rules

Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.

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communicate by telephone

Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.

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conduct qualitative research

Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.

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conduct quantitative research

Execute a systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.

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design questionnaires

Study the objectives of the research and imprint those aims into the design and development of questionnaires.

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interview focus groups

Interview a group of people about their perceptions, opinions, principles, beliefs, and attitudes towards a concept, system, product or idea in an interactive group setting where the participants can talk freely amongst themselves.

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perform data analysis

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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perform mystery shopping

Visit shops and commercial establishments as a mystery shopper in order to pose questions, observe procedures, test sales persons and gathered information about their performance for assessing the quality of the service and the abidance of protocols, especially in high-end services.

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present reports

Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

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revise questionnaires

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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speak different languages

Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.

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use databases

Use software tools for managing and organising data in a structured environment which consists of attributes, tables and relationships in order to query and modify the stored data.

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use shorthand

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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