Macao will conduct the 15th Population Census and the 5th Housing Census in August 2011 to collect the latest information on the demographic and housing aspects. Population Census, conducted every 10 years, requires considerable human resources to assist in all stages of work. The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) is recruiting temporary staff from 6 December 2010 to 17 June 2011. More than 2,000 enumerators and internal staff are needed in the 2011 Population Census. The enumerators will be responsible to conduct interviews with households to gather information; meanwhile, internal staff will help in collating data, filing, answering phone enquiries, arranging appointments, etc. at the Census stations. Applying for the temporary job of the Population Census is easy and quick. All Macao permanent residents (including those studying aboard) with secondary education or higher who reach 18 years old before 1 July 2011 are eligible to apply. Those who are interested can browse the 2011 Population Census website (www.dsec.gov.mo/censos2011) and complete a simple quiz online. Applicants who pass the quiz can advance to the interview phase that will take place from end-December 2010 to June 2011; the applicants can select a convenient date for the interview (e.g. before or after Christmas, Lunar New Year, Easter holidays, etc.). Successful applicants will be selected as candidates or alternates to the training according to the results. Those who have completed the training course in July may have the opportunity to join the 2011 Population Census team. Population Census offers a great opportunity to work this meaningful operation. All permanent residents in Macao or studying abroad are most welcome to work for the Census, contribute to the future of Macao while making good use of the Summer holidays. Please browse DSEC website for details.
