I now work for a well-respected Solicitors as a Human Resources Coordinator and feel that going to University has been the best decision I have ever made.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
The course offered value for money – it’s got me where I am today, and without it I would not have been able to benefit from these fantastic opportunities.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The course offered an optional work placement, where I could gain the exposure to the industry I needed, that would set me up for a role after graduating.
I had a lot of support from the placement and careers service. They often ran lectures on tips for CVs, interviews and networking sites such as LinkedIn.
I’ve made great connections for the future which is important in this industry. It’s helped me by opening my eyes to the opportunities there are.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
When I go to new studios I always know people through the connections I made at Animex - it's definitely made me feel at home in the industry.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
I had an amazing time and I've continued to keep a close, personal connection with Teesside University. I am very proud of my roots and very excited to see the future talent the university is going to produce.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
I was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The industry links at Teesside are so valuable in securing your first job out of university – which can be a scary prospect – but if you ask for it the help is there and always willingly given.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
I would recommend Teesside. The course developed me a lot as a person technically and personally. The lecturers are all friendly and always happy to help out, and of course the area is great for nightlife.