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Welcome to the Office of Career and Life Design

Holistic Graduate-Level Career & Professional Development
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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 April 30, 2025, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Join us for the Just In Time Job Search Bootcamp, an intensive workshop designed for graduate students and postdocs gearing up for their summer job search.
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Scheduled
Thursday May 1, 2025, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Texas Union, Santa Rita Suite 3.502
Join us to learn from graduate students and postdocs about their impactful experiences in various UT-based experiential learning programs.
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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