What do employers look for? What makes an appealing candidate? Here are some important skills and attributes to pay attention to while in college:

• Communication: Develop effective written and oral communication skills
  
  
• Investigation: Be curious, discover internships and other opportunities, learn what firms are seeking in an employee, and explore networking opportunities
  
  
• Academic Performance: Develop good work ethic, and aspire to earn the highest grade point average possible
  
  
• Leadership: Develop leadership qualities, participate in campus activities, and take on leadership roles in student organizations
  
  
• Decision Making: Enhance critical thinking, analytical skills, and logical and level-headed problem-solving skills
  
  
• Time Management/Multi-tasking: Develop the ability to juggle, manage, and prioritize multiple responsibilities and project simultaneously