politics
The method, process and study of influencing people, gaining control over a community or society, and the distribution of power within a community and between societies.
politics — the method, process and study of influencing people, gaining control over a community or society, and the distribution of power within a community and between societies. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 52.88/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 5 occupations in our catalogue, including economic adviser, election observer, parliamentary assistant, and politics lecturer.
Occupations that require politics
Showing top 5 of 5 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is politics?
The method, process and study of influencing people, gaining control over a community or society, and the distribution of power within a community and between societies.
What category of skill is politics?
ESCO classifies politics under the knowledge category, specifically in the political sciences and civics subcategory.
Is politics an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 52.88/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require politics?
In our catalogue, 5 occupations list politics as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include economic adviser, election observer, parliamentary assistant, politics lecturer, tax policy analyst.
How transferable is politics between industries?
ESCO tags politics as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is politics the same as political?
Yes — politics is also known as political, politician, or politic. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn politics?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands politics and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.