College 2 Career - Episode 01

D.J. Jeffries, Organizational Communication & ​Public Relations,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2017

DJ also goes by MarQ Jeffries
Update: Since this podcast D.J. has moved to Columbia and is a freelance writer.

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Note: DJ's audio is a bit low until 1 min. in when I corrected the error.

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Table of Contents

• Q1. What have you been up to since you graduated in 2017? -- 00:45
• Q2. Tell us a little about the podcast you've been doing. -- 01:45 
• Q3. Did you find it hard to transition from college to life in a job and New York City? -- 03:00
• Q4. Was it difficult to go from a popular and successful student to being a professional? -- 04:00
• Q5. What is your work schedule like? -- 05:15
• Q6. Do you think the communication degree helped you prepare for the world of work? -- 08:30
• Q7. What class helped you prepare for the role that you are currently in? -- 10:10
• Q8. What was the hardest thing related to work or personal life that you experienced after you graduated? -- 12:05
  
• Q9. Can you give some general advice to students who will be graduating soon? -- 14:35
• Q9. Where there any skills gaps you had when you graduated and joined the world of work? -- 15:40
• Q10. What are some tips for being happy? -- 18:15

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Quick Quote

"Think closely about your skills and what you like to do and what you can do because nobody is going to be a bigger cheerleader for you than yourself. Learn from your network. Be proactive."