By Jean Fortune,
Amateur Motivational Speaker, ‘10

Change! Change! Remember that? Well, while we are all waiting for “change,” one  must remember that the the economy is faltering and “change” doesn’t seem to be imminent. Simply graduating with a Bachelor’s degree and a sub-par  GPA will limit your job options significantly. Employers are scouting those students who can excel and are in the top percentile of their respective ares of study. So, how do you do beat the bell curve?
Well, there are several things you can do to make yourself a bit more marketable. One way to make yourself more marketable is remaining consistent. For those of you who need it spelled out, that means starting off and ending the year well. All too often, students get off to a great start only to lose their focus and watch as their grades decline precipitously. Another good rule of thumb is to be persistent. Professors and employees alike take note of engaged and driven students/employees.
Lastly, have fun. I know, I know. It may sound counter intuitive, but those who actually have fun while in college are more likely to network, a tool necessary in today’s competitive job market.