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Welcome to the Office of Career and Life Design

Holistic Graduate-Level Career & Professional Development

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.

Four Graduate Students Win at Empower Your Pitch

On April 9, 2025, four graduate students took home awards for their research communication at The University of Texas at Austin's Empower Your Pitch competition.

Upcoming Events

PhD Career Pathways 2025-2026 Cohort Information Session and Application Q&A

Event Status

Scheduled

Thursday June 26, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

Join us to learn more about the 2025-2026 PhD Career Pathways program, a professional development and project-based internship opportunity for PhD students in the humanities, arts and social sciences to gain experience working in community and professional organizations.

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Read the Newsletter

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