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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
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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Scheduled
Tuesday July 8, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Virtual
Learn about the academic job search from the perspectives of UT alumni in STEM fields who have recently gone through the hiring process themselves, or who have been on search committees to hire new faculty.
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Scheduled
Tuesday July 8, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Virtual
This panel offers a glimpse into recent humanities and social science job seekers' real-world challenges and triumphs. Alumni will share their personal journeys, providing insights into effective strategies, unexpected hurdles, and the realities of securing an academic position in their fields.
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Scheduled
Thursday July 10, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL), Learning Labs
Join us for an in-person intensive workshop focusing on the academic job search in the humanities and social sciences. Receive guidance and feedback on cover letters, teaching statements, networking strategies and more. Lunch will be served.
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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