Skills to practice/master before first job?

Hi all,

I'm starting a marketing strategy role at a major tech company this summer, and thought I'd start planning throughout my last semester of college to really hit the ground running. With that -- what skills, habits, philosophies do you recommend I brush up on to best prepare? (i.e. Excel, PPT, small talking, etc.).

Thanks in advance.

 

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