MidGrowing growth
Lobbyist
Influence policy on behalf of organizations and industries
$70,000 – $200,000/yrAdvocate for clients' interests before legislatures, agencies, and regulatory bodies.
Highlights
Common tasks
Meet with legislators, track bills, build coalitions, and shape policy outcomes for clients.
Potential downsides
Ethical scrutiny, access inequality, and wins that may conflict with public interest perceptions.
Skills
Critical thinkingCommunicationResearchStrategic thinkingDecision making
Interests
Law & policyBusiness & strategyCommunicationSocial impact
Industries
Government
Work style
AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focused
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