It means that you speak to the right people from the very beginning. Don't bend to group pressure. Be true to yourself and say what you think. State your case and your reasons. It is better to have an opinion and be able to support it than to go along with the crowd.
Presentation is everything.
So I looked at my subjects, spoke to lecturers and career counsellors, and read various publications, such as this one, to figure out which jobs related best to my major. Graduates that emerge victorious from the battle, overcoming nagging questions of self worth, the emotional turmoil of buying a new suit on credit, and the agony of making small talk with every disinterested receptionist in town, are well rewarded. Not with a nice corner office, a snappy business card and a salary commensurate to the position, but rather the satisfaction of knowing that their newly won niche in the professional world is officially known as the bottom of the food chain. Should you strive for this reward there are three golden commands to heed. Learn how to shake hands well.