tank skills are paramount. With the new expansion, drone DPS will be really easy for people to get into, so that's not as huge of a problem as getting into T2 sentries is now. I would focus on what fleet you want to run, paying close attention to the changes happening this summer to faction cruisers and battleships.

If you like armor fleets, focus on getting your armor skills really high. If you prefer shields, the same applies.

I would look for a WH group who can help you, as far as I know Lord's might still accept multiboxers in his corp, but full disclosure I was in their alliance for a couple months, and ended up leaving. My reasons are my own, and I wouldn't say anything bad about Lord's or his corp.

Once you find a fun group to fly with, get their advice on ship doctrines to work towards.