The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business
leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety
of industries.
QUESTION: Do you think that who you know is more important than what you
know, when it comes to landing a state job?
Yes: 86%
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No: 14%
QUESTION: Rhode Island certainly has a reputation for cronyism, but do
you really think it is more prevalent here than in most other states?
Yes: 60%
No: 40%
QUESTION: Does the idea of a state job appeal to you or do you consider
it a second option when compared to a job in the private sector?
Would like the state job: 13%
Would prefer the private sector: 87%
QUESTION: If you were to offer advice to a college senior, would you recommend
that he or she take a state job for the stability or a job in the private sector
with more potential for growth?
State job: 7%
Private sector: 93%
