Interview with Malik Major: Journalism (emphasis in Reporting) and Communication Arts (Radio-TV- Film track) Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: Summer 2018 How did you end up working at WNYC/New York Public Radio? I have always been interested in working in arts and media since I was a small kid. I wanted to be like Clark Kent …
Interview with Madeleine Major: Journalism (emphasis in Strategic Communications) Certificates: Digital Studies and Business Graduation Date: May 2020 How did you end up working at Publicis Collective? After graduating in 2020, I decided to get my Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern Medill School. I focused my studies on data analytics and consumer insights …
Interview with Jaime Major: Life Sciences Communication Certificates: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2018 How did you end up working at Huron Consulting Group? I was working for a healthcare non-profit right out of college and realized I didn’t love marketing. I had a friend that worked at Huron and explained to me that consultants …
Interview with Yogev Major: Marketing Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2020 How did you end up working at CSS Fundraising? I graduated during COVID (sympathies to other 2020 grads) and started my career in sales, but I quickly realized that my true fulfillment comes from helping others and working toward a meaningful mission. That …
Interview with Laura Major: Marketing Certificates: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2020 How did you end up working at Culver Franchising System? After graduating, I began my career as a Zone & Marketing Manager at a large automotive company. In this role, I consulted with dealerships to develop business strategies that increased sales and strengthened …
Interview with David Major: Computer Sciences Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2020 How did you end up working at General Motors? I started at General Motors as a ‘New College Hire,’ which is an entry level software engineer position. After two years, I transitioned into a role as a mid-level XR (Extended Reality) engineer. …
Interview with Rachel Major: Journalism (Strategic Communications and Reporting emphases) & Communication Arts (Radio-TV-Film) Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2014 How did you end up doing freelance film work? It actually all started during a class at Madison. It was a class where people who had graduated would come back and talk about their careers. Someone …
Interview with Melanie Majors: Marketing Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: December 2019 How did you end up working at Enlyte? After graduating in Dec 2019, I was preparing and interviewing for a career in sports marketing. When Covid hit in early 2020, sports started to shut down and hiring in the sports marketing industry slowed. …
Interview with Margaret Major: Communication Arts (Communication Science & Rhetorical Studies) Certificates: Digital Studies & Graphic Design Graduation Date: December 2018 How did you end up working at Zendesk? I took a sales internship my senior year of college and soon after that, I was promoted to Sales Representative. I traveled all around the midwest, essentially …
Interview with Maggie Majors: Communication Arts (Radio-TV-Film) and Journalism (emphasis in Reporting and Strategic Communications) Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2013 How did you end up working at SPCSHP? During undergrad, I thought I was going to go the reporting route — possibly in magazines or newspapers. But all of that changed when I …
