Career path
Political Scientist
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- OpennessCentral
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- Investigative InterestsCentral
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- Artistic InterestsCentral
Your interest in creative expression, design, and aesthetic work.
- IndependenceCentral
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- Working ConditionsCentral
How much you value variety, security, and the material conditions of work (compensation, environment).
- AchievementCentral
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Education & research
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- Political Scientists
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