Working at Westat in Modesto, CA: 1 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Modesto, CA Area

"First class training. Challenging, independent work with low pay."

What do you like about working at Westat?

"Responsive, helpful supervisor, independent work, mileage paid at the federal rate. You work out of your home and make your own time schedule. The expectation is that you achieve results (interviews) within reasonable time/expense parameters. As long as you do that, your supervisor is happy. It can be a challenging game to locate a respondent and then another game to try to get that person to go ahead with the interview without any gift or compensation. I appreciate that there is little micromanagement while the supervisor is available if you need help."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Sales experience is helpful, must be a confident, self starter. significant component of this job. They pay only mileage, no compensation for accidents or tickets."

What don't you like about working at Westat?

"Low pay, short term assignments, no benefits, some constraining work rules and computer systems. There is a lot of driving required with potential for an accident or traffic ticket. While you are paid the Federal mileage rate, they do not pay for the cost of accidents or tickets. One accident could wipe out all the pay for the entire study. If you really need the pay, this may not be the job for you."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pay more for better people so you do not have to dismiss so many people mid study."