Episode Details

Talent gets you in the door. Knowing how to package that talent is what gets you the offer. In this clip Malcolm breaks down how he did it.

Malcolm shares his journey — from his very first internship to landing at Apple and then Microsoft — and how his experience at A&T shaped the whole path. The lesson he keeps coming back to: branding and marketing yourself to potential employers is a skill, and it's often the difference-maker. He also gets real about gratitude — for the community and the education A&T gave him, and how that foundation is still paying off years into his career.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 — The Impact of A&T on Community and Education

📊 Key takeaways from this segment:

• Branding and marketing yourself is crucial for career success — talent alone isn't enough

• Knowing how to present your value to employers can be the difference-maker

• The community and education from A&T can shape a career for years to come

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