Becoming a Usability Professional
http://useit.com/alertbox/20020722.html

Nielsen, Jakob
Alertbox
2002

Abstract:

To reach the goal of making technology truly suited for humans, the world will need about half a million new usability professionals over the next 20 years. The sooner their training begins, the better off we'll all be. People frequently ask me what it takes to become a usability professional and get a job in the field. The answer lies in characteristics that all great usability professionals share.