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Welcome to the Office of Career and Life Design

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Career Exploration

Consult with a career advisor, register for career design courses, access exploration tools and career transition guides, view our Alumni@Work series and find out how to start your career in a new industry.

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Skills Development

Through targeted workshops, one-on-one consultations and sequential skill-development programs, students can enhance skills essential for career success.

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Internships & Experiences

Enrich your time at The University of Texas at Austin with internships and experiences through the Office of Career & Life Design.

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Job Search

Our resources include job search preparation, advice for academic career preparation and networking nights to connect you with alumni, employers and industry professionals.

Upcoming Events

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Scheduled
Wednesday November 5, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Patton Hall (RLP), Glickman Conference Center, 1.302
In this session, Speaker Omar Abdullah will cover: Practical, non-cringey strategies to gain buy-in, follow up meaningfully, and stay top of mind inside and outside academia. In this session, graduate students will get comfortable with the parts of professional life that no one really teaches: influence, presence and connection.
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Scheduled
Friday November 7, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Off-Campus
Learn how to ace technical interviews for graduate-level roles in data science, machine learning, AI and other data roles in this interactive workshop with Microsoft hiring managers and UT alumni!
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Scheduled
Wednesday November 12, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Important business relationships are formed and strengthened in social settings including formal meals. The Dining Etiquette program is a three course meal, designed to enhance students’ and scholars' competence and comfort in any business-social setting. Students will learn rules for navigating a business lunch or dinner, including selecting the appropriate restaurant, timing of business discussions, addressing wait staff and other essential skills (even which fork to use)!
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Scheduled
Tuesday November 18, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room
Are you an international graduate student or postdoc eager to brew up success in your career journey? Look no further! Join us for an invigorating and enlightening experience at the Coffee and Connections Hour, where meaningful conversations blend perfectly with coffee.
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Explore Alumni Careers

Carrie Andersen

Senior Content Strategy Manager
Wayfair
Ph.D. American Studies

Jorge Vazquez Anderson

Project Leader
Boston Consulting Group
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Robert Carroll

Assistant Professor of Instruction, UT-Austin
Communication Coach, UT MBA+ Program
Content Writer and Associate Speaker Coach, Duarte Inc.
Ph.D. Interpersonal Communication

Sarah Celentano

Chairman's Council Manager
New-York Historical Society
Ph.D. Art History

Laura Cortez

CEO & Founder
Cortez Consulting
Ph.D. Higher Education