A lot of college students go through school not knowing what companies are looking for in a prospective candidate (that’s you!).  Given this, students make key mistakes and don’t pursue things that would be appealing to recruiters for college internships (involvement that would be personally fulfilling at the same time!).  Opportunities are missed, and in the long run, students end up wondering why they don’t get any attention from companies even though they may have done well in their academics.  This can be a key missed step in how to find a job.

I want to use this article to teach you the basics of what companies look for so that you can more strategically select the opportunities that will hopefully maximize return for you in the long run.

I look at it this way: In college, you can get involved in just about anything you want, and most people do.  If you’re going to be actively a part of something, why not take a few extra steps and make it a useful addition to your resume and have it pay its dividends in your salary too?

I am a recruiter for the company I work for, mainly recruiting Mechanical Engineers at the University of Michigan. The following is some insider information as to what we look for! There are three key things we are looking for in a candidate:
            1) Scholastics (GPA)
            2) Leadership
            3) Technical abilities (Job Experience)

If you aren't sure where to start, I recommend Scholastics.

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