Office of Career Services
virtual education career fair
Interested in a career in the education industry and don’t know where to start? The Education Career Fair is just for you!
The 2022 Education Career Fair will be held virtually through Handshake on Tuesday, March 15, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Take advantage of the opportunity to meet with various school districts offering full-time job opportunities. All majors and classifications are welcome to attend.
You MUST register for the fair AND sign-up for Group and/or 1:1 sessions in order to network with recruiting representatives. Make sure to check your Handshake regularly to see what new schools are added and/or additional schedules are created for those schools that may be at capacity.
Register for the fair and sessions here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/29759
Make sure to prepare for the virtual event and visit our page for tips on virtual interviewing practices: https://www.ncat.edu/provost/career-services/virtual-tips.php
chat with an OCS intern
The Office of Career Services recruits student interns, like Teonja Tatum, to help with the daily functioning of the office.
Tatum is a senior studying public relations here at N.C. A&T. She has been a part of the OCS family since December 2020 and has contributed in ways like creating graphics, posting flyers, and reviewing LinkedIn profiles and résumés.
Tatum also had the opportunity to host panels and interview employers for the Office of Career Services Instagram Live Series.
“I feel that the job is very rewarding because as I am helping other Aggies, I am also helping myself,” Tatum said. “Through this experience, I know what employers are looking for, the timeline of recruiting season for early-career roles at companies, and how to sell myself and a potential candidate for postgrad positions I’m interested in.”
OCS is an environment that not only allows students to flourish and tap into a passion they already possess but also allows them to gain new skills that will help them in reaching their career goals.
“The amazing ladies of OCS have always been 100% supportive of all the ideas that I pitch. They have helped me gain a little more confidence in the work that I do in and outside the office,” Tatum said.
employer spotlight: WELLS FARGO
Wells Fargo is a financial services company that prides itself in being diverse and community-based. This company has trillions of dollars in assets and 69 million customers. Wells Fargo has many recruiters who frequently come to N.C. A&T to provide opportunities for our students.
Judah Tucker, a senior information technology student at N.C. A&T, has been interning with Wells Fargo since summer 2020.
“It has been a grand experience for me. Networking with my co-workers and leaders within my organization has given me more insight,” said Tucker. “I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have been presented with. I have been able to acquire so many valuable skills that I couldn't get anywhere else.”
Tucker has accepted a full-time position at Wells Fargo and will begin her journey with the company this coming summer.
“Wells Fargo is a great company to work for! They are making major efforts to implement inclusion and diversity,” said Tucker. “Within the technology organizations, Wells Fargo is growing every day and there are opportunities that are being offered at this time. They are looking for new talent, individuals ready to expand and grow within their field.”
Wells Fargo has summer internships and full-time opportunities available now on Handshake. Register here to view: https://ncat.joinhandshake.com.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR VIDEO INTERVIEWING: INTERVIEWSTREAM
In lieu of the current times in technology, video interviews are becoming more prevalent in the work industry. Virtual and video interviews are very different from the original face-to-face setting, and the Office of Career Services wants to provide you with tips for your next virtual interviews published by InterviewStream.
InterviewStream is an online platform that allows you to practice your interviewing skills at any time. You will be able to select the interview questions and record your responses. Refer to the Resource tab on Handshake for more details.
Tips include:
- Do your research.
- Sell yourself.
- Test your interview technology.
- Dress for success.
- Be conscious of body language.
- Eliminate distractions.
- Prepare for common interview questions.
- Practice often.
- Always end on a positive note.
InterviewStream is available for all N.C. A&T students via https://ncat.interviewstream.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f.
