Wired.com posted a funny article about the skills for future careers that we may not get in university classes.
-Know how to read through propaganda statistics. For example you are more likely to die from texting while driving than a shark attack, but statistics can make the latter look more alarming.
-Know the new leaders and constituencies of diplomacy beyond governors and senators. These are the people shaping the world and causing a ruckus outside of Washington.
-Reuse and reinvent past successes. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Artists draw from older work, therefore professionals should use the skills proven successful in the past and adapt them to present conditions.
-Know the inner workings of the brain and why people do what they do. Sociologists get it, understanding people and their actions can create better business and understanding of consumers.
-Know how to fit an idea into 140 characters! Make a message accessible to any outlet, no matter how short or long.
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I really liked reading these tips! I especially liked the skill, "Know the inner workings of the brain and why people do what they do. Sociologists get it, understanding people and their actions can create better business and understanding of consumers."
I like that tip also. I am taking an industrial psychology class which focuses on psych in the work place. It is very helpful having an idea of why people react to stress or deadlines the way they do. Also, to have an idea of how and why consumers respond to advertising or marketing. It has a lot to do with psychology...
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