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Wake Tech Career Services Our mission is to help you assess career possibilities, set professional goals and find employment.

๐Ÿ“„โœจ Effective Cover Letters โœจ๐Ÿ“„Want to stand out from the competition? ๐Ÿš€ Learn how to create a strong, professional cover ...
10/14/2026

๐Ÿ“„โœจ Effective Cover Letters โœจ๐Ÿ“„

Want to stand out from the competition? ๐Ÿš€ Learn how to create a strong, professional cover letter that highlights your skills and makes employers take notice ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’ผ

In this class, youโ€™ll gain a better understanding of what makes a cover letter effective and how it can help you showcase your value beyond the resume ๐Ÿ“โญ

๐ŸŽฏ Perfect for job seekers ready to make a great first impression!

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, October 22nd
๐Ÿ•™ Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Microsoft Teams

Link to register:https://www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=F79DAEA8&courseId=HRD-3003BC2

๐ŸŽ“ Open to all Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members!

10/13/2026

#๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—œ๐˜๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†
๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€?
Think about a time when your manager, or even your manager's manager, recognized your work and told you, "Great job!" Those moments matter more than you may realize.

That is why it is important to create a Personal Achievement Folder.
A Personal Achievement Folder is a place where you collect accomplishments you are proud of, such as:
โ€ข Positive feedback from managers or colleagues
โ€ข Successful projects at work or school
โ€ข Volunteer experiences and leadership roles
โ€ข Awards, recognitions, and key milestones

Not only does this boost your confidence and remind you of the value you bring, but it also makes updating your resume and preparing for interviews much easier.
Your achievement folder becomes a powerful resource when interview time comes. Using the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), you can turn your accomplishments into compelling stories that demonstrate your skills, professionalism, and results. These examples, also called value statements, help employers clearly see the impact you have had.
Keeping this folder updated also helps you identify patterns in your strengths, define career goals, and build a focused job search strategy. After all, if you have delivered value before, you can do it again.
Do not wait until you need a new job to start documenting your successes. Track your wins, celebrate your progress, and own your story.

Your achievements are proof of what you are capable of. Start keeping track of them today.

๐Ÿค–โœจ AI in Todayโ€™s Workplace ๐Ÿ’ผCurious about how AI can give you a competitive edge? ๐Ÿš€ Join us to explore practical ways ar...
10/13/2026

๐Ÿค–โœจ AI in Todayโ€™s Workplace ๐Ÿ’ผ

Curious about how AI can give you a competitive edge? ๐Ÿš€ Join us to explore practical ways artificial intelligence can simplify everyday tasks, boost productivity, and enhance your job search.

๐Ÿ’ก In this course, youโ€™ll discover how to:
โœ… Put AI tools to work in your daily routine
โœ… Streamline tasks and improve efficiency
โœ… Use AI to support your job search
โœ… Build skills for todayโ€™s evolving workplace

๐ŸŒŸ Take the next step toward building your digital skills and preparing for the future of work!

๐Ÿ“… Date: Wednesday, October 21st
๐Ÿ•™ Time: 6pm-9pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Green Road Community Library

๐Ÿ”— Register today: https://www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=F79DAEA8&courseId=HRD-3005BN2

๐ŸŽ“ Open to all Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members!

Connect, Network, and Explore Careers in Tech! OPEN TO ALL WAKE TECH STUDENTS & ALUMNIJoin Wake Technical Community Coll...
10/10/2026

Connect, Network, and Explore Careers in Tech!
OPEN TO ALL WAKE TECH STUDENTS & ALUMNI
Join Wake Technical Community College Career Services on Tuesday, October 20, from 9:30โ€“11:30 a.m. at the RTP Campus for a morning of networking with local technology professionals. This casual, low-pressure event gives students the opportunity to build professional connections, learn about career pathways, and explore opportunities across the IT industry.

Click here to learn more: https://waketech.joinhandshake.com/events/1966136/share_preview

Come ready to engage, ask questions, and discover your next step in tech!
Location: Wake Tech RTP Campus, Building RT1 Auditorium
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 9:30โ€“11:30 a.m.

We look forward to connecting with you!

See you tomorrow!Stop by our Southern Wake Campus in Bldg. A - Suite 150
10/10/2026

See you tomorrow!
Stop by our Southern Wake Campus in Bldg. A - Suite 150

This Saturday, October 10, is hosting Fall Open House at our Southern Wake Campus.

From 9am to 12pm, future students and their families can explore academic programs, connect with faculty and staff, and experience what campus life has to offer.

Visit the link in the comments to learn more and register.

๐ŸŽค Interviewing Prep & OrganizationFeel confident and prepared for your next interview! Learn practical strategies for re...
10/08/2026

๐ŸŽค Interviewing Prep & Organization

Feel confident and prepared for your next interview! Learn practical strategies for researching the employer, organizing your thoughts and materials, answering common interview questions, and making a strong first impression.

Youโ€™ll learn how to:

๐Ÿ“ Prepare and organize before the interview
๐Ÿ”Ž Research the employer and position
๐Ÿ’ฌ Strengthen your responses to common interview questions
๐Ÿค Use confident body language and professional communication
๐ŸŒŸ Make a lasting impression that moves you closer to the job offer

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, October 22nd
๐Ÿ•™ Time: 10am-1pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: NCWorks Career Center

Link to register: https://www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=F79DAEA8&courseId=HRD-3001CP2

๐ŸŽ“ Open to all Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members!

๐Ÿ’ปโœจ Ready to boost your confidence with technology?Join our Basic Computer Skills for Todayโ€™s Workforce course and build ...
10/07/2026

๐Ÿ’ปโœจ Ready to boost your confidence with technology?

Join our Basic Computer Skills for Todayโ€™s Workforce course and build the essential skills you need to succeed in todayโ€™s job market! ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ“Œ Learn foundational computer skills
๐Ÿ” Enhance your job search strategies
๐Ÿ’ผ Increase your value to future employers

๐Ÿ“… Date: Wednesday, October 21st
๐Ÿ•™ Time: 10am-1:30pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: NCWorks Career Center

Link to register: https://www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=F79DAEA8&courseId=HRD-3005BC2

๐ŸŽ“ Open to all Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members!

10/07/2026

#๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—œ๐˜๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†
๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐˜€ ๐—ข๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ

Applying for jobs online may seem like the easiest path to landing your next opportunity. Unfortunately, in today's competitive job market, it is rarely enough on its own.
Many job seekers spend hours submitting applications through job boards, only to receive little or no response. The reality is that online applications by themselves yield limited results. Success often comes from combining online applications with strategic networking and relationship-building.

๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
โ€ข Convenience: Online tools make it easy to research employers, industries, and open positions. Use platforms like LinkedIn not just to apply, but also to connect, engage in conversations, and increase your professional visibility.
โ€ข Access to Opportunities: Online job platforms provide access to thousands of openings. They can also help you identify people who share common connections, schools, employers, organizations, or interests, creating opportunities for meaningful networking.
โ€ข Faster Application Process: Using a variety of job boards and personalizing your resume for each job go a long way. Once you have established a connection within a company, submit your application through the employer's website and let your contact know you have applied.

๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
โ€ข High Competition: Popular job postings often attract hundreds of applicants, making it difficult to stand out from the crowd.
โ€ข ATS and Application Fatigue: Many organizations use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen resumes. Relying solely on online applications is an outdated strategy in a hiring process that continues to evolve.
โ€ข Scams and Limited Human Connection: Not every online posting is legitimate. Be cautious and verify opportunities before sharing personal information.
โ€ข Bottom line: Apply online, but do not stop there. The most successful job seekers combine online applications with networking, referrals, and meaningful professional relationships.

๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ’ผ Interviewing Preparation SkillsReady to make a great impression at your next interview? ๐ŸŒŸ Build your confidence and l...
10/06/2026

๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ’ผ Interviewing Preparation Skills

Ready to make a great impression at your next interview? ๐ŸŒŸ Build your confidence and learn practical strategies to help you stand out!

โœจ Learn how to:
๐Ÿ“ Prepare effectively before your interview
๐Ÿค Use confident body language and communication
๐Ÿ’ฌ Answer common interview questions with impact
๐Ÿ“ง Close the interview strong and follow up professionally

Turn interview opportunities into job offersโ€”one conversation at a time! ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ“… Date: Tuesday, October 13th
๐Ÿ•™ Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Microsoft Teams

Link to register: https://www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=F79DAEA8&courseId=HRD-3001AG2

๐ŸŽ“ Open to all Wake Tech students, alumni, and community members!

10/05/2026

We had an incredible Fall 2026 Career Connections Mentorship event at Northern Campus, bringing mentors and mentees together for meaningful conversations, networking, and opportunities to learn from one another. ๐ŸŽ“
At Wake Tech , we believe ! Help us grow our community of mentors to create more opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed!

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐——๐—ผ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ?
-๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ.
-๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐Ÿฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€.

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