How do they match: Legislators

  • Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.
  • 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.
  • Promote the industries and products of their electoral districts.
  • Review bills in committee, and make recommendations about their future.

  • Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.
  • Promote products, services, or programs.
  • Support the professional development of others.