HeyU Issue 36 - 2 September 2015 | Page 15

speed meet Meet TESSA! Tessa is the manager of the Career Development team in Student Services. What does your role involve? I work with the Career Development team to ensure we are helping students with their career decision making and supporting them in developing their employability skills What is one thing you wish students knew? It is important to become an active participant in your career development journey at all times, whether you are first year or post-graduate. USQ offers many programs and events for students to develop their graduate attributes and employability skills in conjunction with their academic studies. What do you like to do in your spare time? I enjoy exploring Toowoomba and nearby locations, particularly national parks for camping and hiking. What is your favourite quote? ‘You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose’ Dr Seuss.