What is a psychometrician and how to become one

The COVID19 pandemic has undoubtedly caused many recent graduates, from liberal arts and science programs, to weigh how their educations have prepared them for an uncertain workplace. One where millions are out of work, and many companies have curtailed hiring. For new graduates, this may feel daunting. Still, we should keep in mind that the liberal arts and sciences seek to imbue graduates with several vital qualities applicable in any circumstance:
Critical, creative thinking skills. Graduates from liberal arts and sciences programs may not fully appreciate this. They have gained expertise in generating options, alternatives, and possibilities and in assessing, evaluating, and ranking those options. The fundamental interdependent nature of critical and creative thinking is more keenly developed in liberal arts and sciences graduates and applies to all career fields. Consider how these skills make you employable in ways you may not have planned for but may be transferrable to numerous possibilities.
Broader background to draw on in formulating solutions to problems. The liberal arts and sciences expose students to multiple areas of human experience and how we make sense of the world. Rather than seeing the world through narrow lenses that are unable to adapt to changing realities, liberal arts and sciences graduates understand historical context, appreciate how we create new knowledge, and value the role of the arts in informing who we become as a society in changing times. This generalist orientation is instrumental in leading companies and organizations through tough times.
Greater openness to innovation. Liberal arts and sciences graduates are the thinkers, the creators, the innovators. The latter will conceive of and produce the next iteration of our society, as events continue to shape and influence challenges and opportunities. Liberal arts and sciences graduates are best positioned to think broadly, yet also possess the skills to focus intensely on complex issues. Innovation is fundamentally a disruptive process that makes existing paradigms obsolete. Liberal arts and sciences graduates will be the visionaries and leaders who make this happen.
Social skills. As a by-product of engaging in courses that typically require frequent discussions between students and students, and students and teachers, there may be a greater sense of empathy, or taking another person's perspective. Liberal arts graduates may be well suited to positions that require complex human interactions, where understanding may lead to compassionate actions that are more equal for all members of society.
I advocate for the benefit of side gigs or side hustles that allow one to develop independent income streams, regardless of the mainstream job market. Having a side gig can not only bring in needed income but also allow for greater engagement with personal passions and expansion of professional networks. Those network contacts may prove to yield the one great job tip that leads to your next primary income source.