It can be pretty hard and pretty challenging to become a lobbyist although for some people it's easier.
Becoming a lobbyist does not require any licensing or certification like some jobs, although many lobbyists do have a college degree.
As a lobbyist having degrees in economics, public relations, communications, law, journalism and political science can be helpful to you as a lobbyist.
Some lobbyists also have postgraduate qualifications in public relations, government and or politics.
However you do need a bachelor's degree to become a lobbyist which takes at least 4 years to earn.
Lobbyists are paid pretty well and have an average annual salary of $116,000.00 a year.
Political lobbyists in the United States command wages that are well above the average wages.
The average hourly pay for a Political Lobbyist can vary from state to state although in California for example the hourly pay for a Lobbyist is on average of $19.13 an hour.
The job of a lobbyist is to influence government officials on behalf of an organization or client.
Lobbyists also act as intermediaries between lawmakers and their clients and explain the clients goals to legislators and the obstacles that are faced by the elected officials to the client.
Many lobbyists have experience on Capitol Hill, and many lobbyists are also lawyers who've worked in the government.
The experiences that some lobbyists have as a lawyer can give the lobbyist an advantage in the lobbying industry, as they often have personal ties to members of Congress and their staffers as well.
Lobbyists can also work for a variety of different types of organizations.
Some of the different types of organizations that lobbyists can work for include advocacy groups, trade associations, companies, and state and even local governments.
Lobbyists use a variety of different tactics to achieve their goals, which include analyzing and researching legislation, persuading government officials, and changing public opinion through the media.