Career Connections provided students with 13 steps on how to become an outstanding employee in “The Baker’s Dozen to an Exceptional Employee” workshop.

Roslynn Pogue, career connections director, highlighted areas like communication, business attire and decision making to help give students an idea about what their future employers would find important.

“When it comes to communication, they look for someone that is a good listener that can understand the message,” said Pogue. “When you speak, you want to make sure you are understood in a clear and concise message.”

Pogue also urged students to take initiative in the workplace.

“You want to show the company what you can do for them, not what they can do for you,” she said.

Krunali Bhagat, a freshman pre-pharmacy major, believes she picked up some useful tips at the workshop.

“The few points I thought were the most important were problem solving, basic computer knowledge and appropriate dress attire,” Bhagat said.

Pogue said to expect to have off days, but to have a positive outlook and image.

“It is easy to be an exceptional employee,” said Pogue. “But the main thing you have to remember is that it takes you to do it.”