Whether you are looking for a job or trying to fill one, you could find yourself turning to an employment interviewer for help. Sometimes called account representatives, manpower development specialists, counselors, or personnel consultants, employment interviewers have two principal duties: They help jobseekers find employment and help employers find qualified staff.

Working largely in private personnel consultant firms or State employment security offices (also known as Job Service centers), employment interviewers act as brokers, putting together the best combination of applicant and job. To accomplish this, they obtain information from employers as well as jobseekers.

Employers generally pay private (but not public) agencies for finding them workers. Either way, the employer places a 'job order' with the firm that describes the opening and lists requirements such as education, licenses or credentials, and experience. Depending on the kind of job to be filled, an interviewer might visit the employer’s facility to get a better feel for the firm as well as the job in question. Site visits also provide a chance to discuss future staffing needs and develop rapport with the employer.