Government, Law, and Public Administration Careers
Careers in government, law, and public administration include roles like policy analyst, government attorney, urban planner, law enforcement officer, military, and city manager, which focus on governance, public service, and legal compliance at local, state, and federal levels. These professions require skills in areas such as public policy, budget management, and community engagement to improve the quality of life for citizens.
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The following Core Skills are necessary for success in these occupations:
Negotiation - Bringing people together to solve differences
Persuasion - Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Speaking - Talking to others
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers
Judgment & Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions
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