What Type of Person Thrives in Government Budgeting According to a Budget Analyst at California State Budget Agency
Justin believes that people who thrive as Budget Analysts in the Public Budgeting Agency are "go-getters" that take initiative with communication, and also possess "a passion for public service" due to the tough decisions that inevitably impact people. He emphasizes that this passion and understanding is just as crucial as having the hard skills for the role.
Proactive, Initiative, Communication, Public Service, Decision-Making
Advizer Information
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Justin Hurst
Budget Analyst
Public Budgeting Agency for the State of California
UC Davis
Sac State - Master's of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
Biology & Related Sciences, International Relations & Affairs
Education, Government & Public Sector
Finance
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Proactive and takes initiative to network and communicate effectively.
2. Possesses a passion for public service.
3. Understands the impact of tough decisions on people.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would say people who tend to be very proactive, go-getters. They will take the initiative to meet with someone if they think it would be helpful to have a conversation or just really good for communication purposes.
I think also people that have a passion for public service, especially being able to realize sometimes you have to make these tough decisions that do impact people. I think that is just as crucial as having the hard skills.