Co-authored by Christina Mahaffie, a College of Charleston senior majoring in communication and Patty Tucker, a Senior Communications Counselor, Executive-in-Residence at Jackson Healthcare and member of the College of Charleston Communication Advisory Council

Does anyone disagree that the majority of growth and learning in college happens in the space between classes?

The classroom is crucial to career readiness, of course, but more intellectual growth and life skills come from, well, living life … in dorms and coffee shops, on the job and sports field. In this piece, Christina and Patty each consider how recent graduates can frame their college experiences to best spotlight their skills and character in the entry-level job interview. (more…)