0 - Management

Problem Solving

A degree is very important in this position because you need a solid scientific background. But equally as important are life skills. You don't learn common sense in school. School teaches you facts and how to deal with facts. It doesn't teach you problem solving and thinking outside of the box to say, "You know what? Regardless of what this is showing me, it doesn't make sense and it won't work in the real world."

There's a big difference between theory and application. You need the technical background for the theory, but you also need to have a logical approach to a situation and understand all the external influences other than the science, that are going on.

I'd suggest people get hands-on experience to learn how to solve problems.