Also called: Qual Researcher, Moderator
Leads group discussions and interviews to learn how people really feel about products and ideas.
Behind a one-way mirror, clients watch as you guide eight moms through a conversation about a new baby product, gently drawing out what they actually think.
Estimate; independent moderators charge per project.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in psychology, sociology, or marketing; moderator training.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Sociology, Marketing, Anthropology.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI moderators run some online interviews; skilled humans still lead in-person groups and sensitive topics.
Classes: AP Psychology, Speech and debate, Sociology elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3022.
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