We surveyed 1,375 conductors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical conductor. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a conductor?
Low
High
Working as a conductor typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a conductor?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a conductor typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a conductor?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a conductor. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for conductors.
Do conductors work full-time or part-time?
43% of conductors work in full-time roles while 57% work part-time.
Is being a conductor stressful?
Low
High
Conductors tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a conductor?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a conductor.
How competitive is the workplace for conductors?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for conductors.
Does being a conductor require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for conductors.
Are conductors allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Conductors are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do conductors have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally conductors will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a conductor physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a conductors is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are conductors exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Conductors tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a conductor require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a conductor.
Does being a good conductor require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a conductor.