Figure D
Use of politically relevant skills, by education: Share of respondents who report ever using political skills, by type of skill and education level
| Percent of respondents reporting ever using skill | Ever, high school or less | Ever, some college | Ever, college or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working closely with others on a team | 79% | 87% | 96% |
| Public speaking | 29% | 35% | 68% |
| Organizing and running meetings | 36% | 39% | 71% |
| Convincing others of an argument | 30% | 41% | 67% |
| Managing a team | 40% | 46% | 68% |
| Delegating tasks or activities to others | 53% | 59% | 79% |
| Fundraising or asking people for money | 22% | 19% | 30% |
Source: 2019 Workplace Political Participation Study. Education sample sizes: High school or less, 344; some college, 354; college or more, 514.
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