College of Arts and Sciences Alum Feature: Craig McGraw
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Mr. McGraw graduated from Seton Hall University in 2005 with a degree in criminal justice. After college, a position opened in his family's business, Trans American Trucking, that he couldn't refuse. He filled this position and hasn't looked back. Although this wasn't the field he was expecting to enter, he still feels as if Seton Hall prepared him for his job. Some things he didn't anticipate were the volume of sales calls and having to meet with as many as 10 clients per day, including both day meetings and business dinners. With his high work ethic and great time management, Mr. McGraw easily navigated this transition. When asked how Seton Hall has prepared him for life after college and his career, Mr. McGraw responded, "Seton Hall, in addition to providing a quality education, also provided me with an outstanding business and social networking circle, many of whom have helped me with giving back to the students of Seton Hall as well as to the other nonprofits I serve on."
During the interview, Mr. McGraw offered some valuable advice to current students at Seton Hall. His biggest tip is to take as many communication classes as possible in order to get out of your comfort zone. Being observed and critiqued by a professor will help you become a successful communicator. As said by Mr. McGraw, "When it's time for you to take a job in the real world, you can have the best ideas, but if you're unable to communicate them to your boss, team, or entire corporation you will be left behind."
Students can meet Mr. McGraw at this year's boot camps where they will see first hand how he positively impacts the Seton Hall community. In terms of alumni, if you have the drive and passion like Mr. McGraw to help students and give back to your alma mater, please reach out to the College of Arts and Sciences. The College extends its sincere thanks to Mr. McGraw and alumni alike for their constant dedication.