Legislators

Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

What you’d do

Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.
Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.
Maintain knowledge of relevant national and international current events.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines…
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Political Scientists
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and…
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Judicial Law Clerks
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Treasurers and Controllers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Lawyers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on…
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Labor Relations Specialists
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree