We surveyed 464 lobbyists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical lobbyist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a lobbyist?
Low
High
Working as a lobbyist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a lobbyist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a lobbyist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a lobbyist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a lobbyist.
Do lobbyists work full-time or part-time?
78% of lobbyists work in full-time roles while 22% work part-time.
Is being a lobbyist stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst lobbyists, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a lobbyist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a lobbyist.
How competitive is the workplace for lobbyists?
Low
High
Lobbyists tend to see lots of competition in the workplace, with desire to get ahead of co-workers being common.
Does being a lobbyist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for lobbyists.
Are lobbyists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Lobbyists are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Is being a lobbyist physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a lobbyists is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are lobbyists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Lobbyists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a lobbyist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a lobbyist.