Graduates’ stories

Read about the experiences our past and current graduates have had on the programme.

Safa Masud

Project Coordinator (Planning)

This programme really is the best stepping stone for your career."

Decs McNally

Finance Officer

This scheme involves you with operational tasks, and at the end of my current role, my expertise will auspiciously impact any job interview, internally or externally to NTU."

Kim Burt

Project Coordinator (HR)

I would 100% would recommend the Programme to a friend, it’s the best thing I ever did for my professional development."

Kieran Duffy

Project Coordinator (Estates)

After working here, being challenged, and realising I can rise to the challenge, I now feel ready for anything."

Catherine Ajani

Innovation Project Coordinator

Being offered this role straight after my degree was an honour, and the opportunity to create and implement changes and leave a legacy at NTU is a bonus."

Matthew Langlands

Postgraduate Recruitment Marketing Assistant

I'd wholeheartedly recommend the programme to anybody looking to learn more about themselves and the way they work."

Chloe Underwood

Service Desk Communications Analyst

It’s overwhelming to receive such a huge amount of support, not only from my department and team, but from the Programme and other graduates too"

Lewis Parker

Wellbeing and Physical Activity Adviser (NTU Sport)

I’d encourage any NTU student to jump at the chance to be on the GDP as opportunities like this don’t come around too often."

Rebecca Bell

Market Research and Insight Assistant

I’ve done things I never thought I’d be capable of. To be given that sense of trust and ownership at such an early point in my career was inspiring, and it really helped my confidence."

Mike Wilkerson

Video Assistant

Having a community of like-minded people who are all in the same boat as you can be so beneficial to have."

Betty Barucco

Junior Creative

It’s great to see higher management actually interested in your perspective as a young graduate."

Alistair Taylor