How to Become a Successful Student: Qualities You Should Possess

can be said for attending school in general. Not only

do you learn facts and develop skill to increase your marketability in the real world you must also develop socially to become a successful member of society. To learn these qualities early in life will not only help you through college but also help you in the real world. Here are some qualities of successful students.

they value their professor's time. Whether you are attending an

interview, going to your new job, or just visiting family or friends your punctuality and dependability are always being evaluated. Show everyone that you possess these qualities, you never know when your uncle will be shorthanded at his shop or when your friend will give a good /bad recommendation to the company of your dreams.

shows that you are a hard worker. Do extra credit

assignments when they are available. This will give you the benefit of the doubt when you may be borderline A/B. Working exceptionally hard rather than doing the bare minimum will give you that competitive edge over another prospective employee.

the work that you are doing. In the same way,

work that is done with care has a better chance of being noticed and is accepted with greater rate as being correct.

extra help let their teachers know. In job terms, the

overhead is less for someone who clarifies a question early on rather than completing a project operated under an incorrect assumption.

miss a class or two (limit at two). Regardless, a

good student turns in all assignments. Many companies have hard deadlines for reports and while these deadlines on occasion can be fudged they will never let you not complete one.

class, are courteous and polite show their professor they are

aware of those other than themselves. When your professor speaks stop speaking to your classmate, doing your homework or texting your significant other. When you are at work your time is your companies, they will not pay you to gossip with your co-workers, play on Facebook or gab with your mom on company time.

know who you are by letting him/her know you care

enough to have an opinion. You and your ideas can go far in a company if only you voice your genius ideas.

to be studied in greatest detail. Knowing your company's ultimate

goals and knowing the most efficient ways to get there will get you far in the company.

aside if students learn set short-term and long-term goals for

their success. Having a clear-cut goal gives you purpose and shows that you have enough invested thought to have a goal. You can greatly impress your boss if you have an aggressive but attainable goal for yourself at your own yearly evaluation.

by visiting teachers before and after class. This shows that

you care about the class. At work this translates to checking-in with your boss. Face-to-face time builds bonds and keeps you in their thoughts when considering the next big project or advancement.

for homework know how fast they work. This helps you

let your boss know how long it will take to do something and make it easier to schedule deadlines and aid against over/under-working