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Is being an equal opportunity officer a good fit for you?

Checks that an organisation treats people fairly at work, whatever their background. Makes sure hiring and contracts follow equal opportunity rules.

What the work involves

  • Investigates workplace practices and complaints of discrimination to find and fix problems.
  • Writes reports on investigations of fairness complaints.
  • Interviews people involved in complaints to check the facts.
  • Studies complaints to clear up the issues.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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