In future workplaces, a balance of math and social skills will be increasingly
valued.
One study that analyzed government data on career incomes
of more than a thousand people found that those with balanced strengths
earn about 10 percent more than those who are strong in only one area.
Even math whizzes did no better than communicators who are poor with
numbers.
Even having a STEM degree is no guarantee that you’ll be career ready
or even have a STEM career.
While STEM graduates have relatively low
unemployment, a large percentage—74 percent—are not employed in STEM
jobs, according to the US Census Bureau.
In addition, men continue to be overrepresented in STEM, especially in computer and engineering occupations. About 86 percent of engineers and 74 percent of computer
professionals are men.
But you will have an easy ride on the career express if you’re a strong in
technology and savvy about personal branding.