We surveyed 108 legislators to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical legislator. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a legislator?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a legislator 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 legislator?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a legislator. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for legislators.