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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

FindHelp Site Visit

Event Status
Scheduled
Friday April 4, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Off-Campus
Visit FindHelp's headquarters in Northwest Austin and explore careers at the intersection of tech and social impact! We'll discuss opportunities in curation, R&D, engineering and more. FindHelp can only accommodate 20 students, apply now to be considered.

Mission Driven Careers Alumni Panel: Museum Edition

Event Status
Scheduled
Friday April 4, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Join us for this alumni panel event and hear from advanced degrees who pursued careers in museums.

Museum Careers: Alumni Panel for Graduate Students & Postdocs

Event Status
Scheduled
Friday April 4, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Curious about how to land a job at a museum? Join us for a panel discussion with recent UT Ph.D. alumni who work at museums across the country. They'll share insights on their career trajectories, the skills from the PhD that helped them secure their current roles, and advice on translating their work outside of academia.

Empower Your Pitch Grand Finale and Celebration

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday April 9, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.236
Join us for the third and final round of the Empower Your Pitch competition and stay to celebrate our participants! The stage is set for a live, in-person contest at the Office of Career and Life Design.
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Explore Alumni Careers

Carrie Andersen

Carrie Andersen, Ph.D.

Senior Content Strategy Manager
Wayfair
Ph.D. American Studies

Jorge Vazquez Anderson

Jorge Vazquez Anderson, Ph.D.

Project Leader
Boston Consulting Group
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Robert Carroll

Robert Carroll, Ph.D.

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

Sarah Celentano, Ph.D.

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

Laura Cortez

Laura Cortez, Ph.D.

CEO & Founder
Cortez Consulting
Ph.D. Higher Education

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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!