Get proficient in a wide array of programs and put them on your resume. Desktop publishing specialists rank eighth. Even if you have no desire to work in one of those fields, many employers ask for computer literacy. Play around in the Microsoft Office suite beyond just typing out your research papers in Word and making spreadsheets in Excel. Sad as it is, getting a job sometimes comes down to who you know.
Many professional organizations have student chapters.
It will give you a chance to meet the people in the jobs you want. And don't just meet them, make an impression. Tell them about yourself. Ask for advice. When you come around asking them for a job after graduation, not only will they know who you are, you'll feel more comfortable interviewing with them.