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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

Case Interview Workshop - with Management Consulted

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Scheduled

Wednesday February 25, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

Solving a case problem is required knowledge for students – no matter your background or future goals. You’ll encounter case interviews at all kinds of employers and the skills that solving a case gives you are what all employers seek.

Interdisciplinary Aging Scholars Roundtable & Collaboration

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Scheduled

Friday February 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.236

This is an engaging and welcoming space to meet other grad students and trainees across UT who are working on (or curious about) aging-related research. All graduate students, postdoc fellows and research assistants are welcome to attend.

Empower Your Research Pitch & Research Communication Practice Studio (Virtual)

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Scheduled

Tuesday March 3, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

Get ready to build your research pitch - no matter where you're starting - by joining one of our Empower Your Research Pitch & Research Communication Practice Studios!

Negotiation Workshop

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Scheduled

Tuesday March 3, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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

This workshop covers key strategies for negotiating job offers and compensation so you can approach conversations with clarity and professionalism.

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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!