A Key Difference between Good and Great Technical Professionals can be Their Personal Skills
Unless you are exceptionally gifted, one way to distinguish yourself from the rest of
the technical community is by having great personal skills. Non-technical people can be
intimated by "super-smart" scientists or offended by "know-it-all" engineers. Therefore, your
ability to interact with others can be a real positive. Compliments like "he doesn't speak down to me",
"she can relate this on my level" and "I want her on my team because she works well with others" is what
you should desire. Personal skill topics to consider improving are technical writing,
public speaking, interpersonal skills, creativity,
working in teams, and time management.
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