What Type Of Person Thrives In The Economics Industry, According To An Assistant Professor At UC Riverside
Michael, an Assistant Professor at UC Riverside, identifies curiosity, intelligence, dedication, and a genuine enjoyment of the field—specifically mentioning "enjoying talking about the stuff they've done"—as key traits for success in industry's highest echelons. The ability to translate personal enthusiasm into engaging work for others is also crucial for career advancement, according to Michael's hiring experience.
Curiosity, Dedication, Focus, Enthusiasm, Smart
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Michael Bates
Assistant Professor
University of California Riverside
University of Michigan
History & Economics Michigan State University, (PhD) "Michael Bates has over 6 years of experience in policy research, advising, and teaching across in the areas of labor economics, education, and econometrics.
Economics, History, Art History
Education
Education
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Enthusiasm and enjoyment of the subject matter are key indicators of success.
2. Curiosity, intelligence, dedication, and focus are crucial characteristics of high-achievers.
3. The ability to effectively communicate one's work and make it engaging for others is essential for success in the field.
Transcript
How would you describe people that typically thrive in an industry?
If you're talking about the people at the highest echelons, they're curious. They're incredibly smart, very dedicated, and focused on what they do.
They're people who truly enjoy economics and will tie everything to it, enjoying thinking about it. That's the biggest key when we're hiring. One of the main things I look at is who is enjoying talking about the stuff they've done.
That's probably the biggest correlate with success. Of course, you need the skillset to be able to make that happen. But I think those are the key characteristics.