MidGrowing growth
Pollster
Measure public opinion to guide political decisions
$60,000 – $150,000/yrDesign and analyze surveys that reveal voter attitudes and election dynamics.
Highlights
Common tasks
Design poll questions, analyze results, model electorates, and brief clients on findings.
Potential downsides
Polling misses damage reputation, partisan client pressure, and declining response rates.
Skills
ResearchOrganizationWritingCommunicationDecision makingStrategic thinking
Interests
Law & policySocial impactBusiness & strategy
Industries
Government
Work style
IndependentAnalyticalHands-onCollaborativePeople-focused
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