Humanities majors still relevant in a dynamic workforce, study finds - CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star

In an analysis of more than 36 million job postings this year, the Strada Institute for the Future of Work and the labor market analytics firm Emsi found that while employers are seeking job candidates with technical skills, they also overwhelmingly desire candidates with so-called “human skills” such as communication, leadership and problem-solving. “Most CEOs and hiring managers will tell you it matters a whole lot less what the name of your major is than if you can demonstrate those skills,” said Kathy Wolfe, the dean of undergraduate education at Nebraska Wesleyan and a professor of English. https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/humanities-majors-still-relevant-in-a-dynamic-workforce-study-finds/article_98fd6971-78f1-5fdd-91e7-14362d0b6ebc.html