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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.

Courses and Resources

Exploring your career options? Register for a zero-credit career design course, review career transition guides, access exploration tools and more.

Upcoming Events

Grad School 101: Design Your First Year to Get Ahead!

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Scheduled

Thursday September 18, 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

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

An engaging, interactive, and reflective session for new (first-year) graduate students to set goals for their first semester and year in graduate school.

Archer Graduate Fellowship Information Session- STEM Audience

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Scheduled

Wednesday September 24, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classroom C

STEM grad students: Join us for a information session about the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program. The Graduate Archer Fellowship Program provides graduate students from across The University of Texas System with a unique opportunity to live, learn and intern in our nation’s capital during the summer.

LinkedIn Workshop

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Scheduled

Thursday September 25, 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

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

Learn how to craft a compelling headline, write a standout summary, and showcase your academic and professional experiences in ways that resonate with employers across sectors. We’ll also cover strategies for networking, job searching, and using LinkedIn to explore career paths beyond academia.

Archer Graduate Fellowship Information Session- College of Liberal Arts

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Scheduled

Tuesday September 30, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Patton Hall (RLP), Glickman Conference Center, 1.302

College of Liberal Arts grad students: Join us for a information session about the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program. The Graduate Archer Fellowship Program provides graduate students from across The University of Texas System with a unique opportunity to live, learn and intern in our nation’s capital during the summer.

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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!