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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.

Skills Development

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

Internships & Experiences

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

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.

Register Now for Empower Your Research Pitch

Registration is now open for Empower Your Research Pitch, UT Austin's largest, campus-wide research communication competition. Effectively communicate your research in just three minutes and compete for the chance to win cash prizes.

Upcoming Events

Interviewing Lab

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Scheduled

Friday February 13, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC

This interactive lab offers hands-on learning and peer feedback to help you feel prepared for real interviews. Practice answering common and challenging questions, refine your responses and build confidence in a supportive environment with guidance from peers and an OCLD staff member.

Networking Workshop

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Scheduled

Tuesday February 17, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC

Learn the why, what and how of networking—and gain practical strategies to make it authentic and effective. Discover how to identify and approach contacts, start conversations, maintain relationships, and leverage networking for career exploration and job searches. Whether you’re new to networking or refining your approach, this session will help you grow your professional community with confidence.

Coffee and Connections Hour - February

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Scheduled

Wednesday February 18, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room

Are you an international graduate student or postdoc scholar eager to brew up success in your career journey? Join us for Coffee and Connections Hour, where you can forge connections that transcend borders!

Research Communication Skills Series: Thinking on Your Feet: Improv Tools for Research Communication

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Scheduled

Thursday February 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC

This interactive workshop uses improvisation-based tools and structured games to help researchers communicate their work with greater clarity, confidence and impact in real time. Participants will practice responding to their environment, adapting explanations for different audiences and staying present when conversations do not go as planned.

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Each week, the Office of Career & Life Design sends a newsletter to graduate students and postdocs with career resources, opportunities, jobs and more!