It turns out that people with an Arts degree may have the right type of soft skills to succeed in areas that are uncertain and murky. Here are the soft skills that people with a Liberal Arts education tend to have:
It is speculated about 70 % of working people want to be told what to do and do that over and over again. Enter the need for curiosity, and the ability to make up the rules as you along, a strong characteristic of Arts grads.
Unpacking systems and processes are what Arts graduates are generally better at than others. Using critical thinking skills developed during the degree courses is invaluable in terms of putting all of the puzzle pieces together into a logical framework. It is also valuable when it comes to unearthing details overlooked by others.
Having empathy and being able to see people as they are is a skill that Arts graduates have in spades. Focusing on what others want and need and then being able to communicate that clearly is hugely beneficial.
Marie-Helene, Effective Placement & Faery Godmothers
