Corporations require employees who are generalists rather than specialists, who can cultivate complex relationships that will help them to compete. Outside of pure development positions in hardware and software, the majority of industry jobs don't require a technical degree. And it pays very well. High-tech companies need liberal arts graduates. Fundamental skills necessary for succeeding in this industry are excellence in communication, including listening, writing and speaking.
Employees have to be flexible, quick-witted and creative to meet the daily challenges of work.
People with degrees in history, English, theology, urban planning, fine arts and the performing arts end up becoming marketing managers, sales representatives and product marketing managers. Further, technology increasingly is the backbone of many of business processes.