- I completed the employment test and applied to work on the 2010 Census, so why wasn't I offered a job?
- Now that my job has ended with the 2010 Census, how do I transition back into the workforce?
- If I applied to work on the 2010 Census, how long will my application remain in the applicant pool?
- If I applied to work on the 2010 Census, will I be considered for other jobs with the Census Bureau, like working on the American Community Survey?
- What can I use to show proof of my employment with the Census Bureau?
- Now that my job has ended with the 2010 Census, how do I find out if I qualify for unemployment benefits?
- Now that my job has ended with the 2010 Census, I have been thinking about starting my own business. Where can I go to learn more information?
Q: I completed the employment test and applied to work on the 2010 Census, so why wasn't I offered a job?
A: We appreciate your interest in working with the Census Bureau for the 2010 Census. Due to the nature of census work, a large number of people apply and take the employment test. However, not everyone who is qualified will be hired. Job offers depend on the availability of work within each community, test scores, and other qualifications.
Q: Now that my job has ended with the 2010 Census, how do I transition back into the workforce?
A: The Census Bureau has partnered with the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to engage state One-Stop Career Centers across the nation. One-Stop Career Centers provide a full range of assistance to job seekers, including employment training and career counseling. ETA's website provides a clickable map of One-Stop Centers for each state and a list of state, regional, and local contacts. You can also find a center by calling ETA's toll-free help line at 1-877-US-2JOBS. TTY callers can use FedRelay: 1-800-877-8339.
Q: If I applied to work on the 2010 Census, how long will my application remain in the applicant pool?
A: Our nationwide recruitment effort has ended, and hiring for our largest operation has already taken place. Therefore, the majority of 2010 Census jobs have been filled at this time. However, your application will remain in the applicant pool until the conclusion of 2010 Census operations.
Q: If I applied to work on the 2010 Census, will I be considered for other jobs with the Census Bureau, like working on the American Community Survey?
A: No. To be considered for other jobs with the Census Bureau, you will need to follow the "How to Apply" procedures listed in the job vacancy announcement. To learn about employment opportunities with the Census Bureau, please visit our Human Resources jobs page.
Q: What can I use to show proof of my employment with the Census Bureau?
A: If you are a former census employee, you will receive a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), Notification of Personnel Action, in the mail, after your employment has ended. The SF-50 is a record of civilian Federal service, and serves as proof of your employment with the Census Bureau. You will need this form for your records because it could be used to make employment, pay, and qualification decisions about you in the future. If you have questions related to your 2010 Census employment, please call our toll-free personnel and payroll hotline at 1-877-233-4776. TTY callers can use FedRelay: 1-800-877-8339.
Q: Now that my job has ended with the 2010 Census, how do I find out if I qualify for unemployment benefits?
A: Eligibility for unemployment benefits is determined on a case-by-case basis by your state unemployment office. Once your 2010 Census job has ended, the Census Bureau will provide you, by mail, with a Standard Form 8 (SF-8), Notice to Federal Employee About Unemployment Insurance, to assist you in filing for unemployment compensation. For more information about the process, please use the Department of Labor's Service Locator. On the Service Locator map, select the state in which you live, and follow the links to learn specific information regarding unemployment benefits in your area. For questions related to your 2010 Census employment, please call our toll-free personnel and payroll hotline at 1-877-233-4776. TTY callers can use FedRelay: 1-800-877-8339.
Q: Now that my job has ended with the 2010 Census, I have been thinking about starting my own business. Where can I go to learn more information?
A: You can start by visiting the Small Business Administration's website at www.SBA.gov. There you can obtain information on how to start and manage your own small business.