We surveyed 248 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 see mild competition in their workplace.
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.
Do lobbyists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally lobbyists will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
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.
Does being a good lobbyist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a lobbyist.