Be Updated
Awareness of latest happenings in the professional world especially of your field of interest goes a long way in helping to decide various parameters, concerns, and your future. recent developments like growth, scope, employment opportunities, etc is important to know. Your decisions are based on this data, and while you still can when in college, you should strive to study it. Newspapers, the television, business magazines, company website, and other printed material of the industry are some sources of information. It will also help you in the interview, the more you know the better your chances.
Develop Business Skills
Whatever industry or field of work you have chosen for yourself, you should make sure that you possess the requisite technical and business acumen for it. There are infinite number of people vying for a position in a good company, and you can only stand a chance if you have paid attention and learnt in earnest the skills taught in college and made an effort to know what all you need to know from other sources as well. While working, further specialization can be worked upon.
Develop People Skills
Also, it is essential to work on human skills. Some basic attributes that you should possess are leadership qualities, team work, good communication skills, management and organizational abilities, punctuality.
Grab Opportunities
While on work, every day you may find an opportunity, which may not always be a convenient choice but can prove beneficial for your career growth. It pays to snatch those even though facing a few problems and discomfort. A successful professional does exactly that; keeps his eyes open for opportunities and the does his best to utilize them. It is the way to succeed.
Learn while Working
The best way to do so is by working, working more than you are actually supposed to, and by digging opportunities. Learn from your team mates, the bosses, and even other departments. Knowledge about anything never is of no use. So try to learn all that is possible while you are in any situation to do so. You never know when these will prove useful.
