Welcome to the Graduate 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.

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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

Job & Internship Search Bootcamp

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Scheduled
Friday September 4, 2026, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Get a head start on your job or internship search in this three-hour crash course covering job search strategy, resume tips, LinkedIn optimization and networking. Scheduled right before campus career fairs begin, it's a great way to prepare if you're attending — but it's just as valuable if you're facing fall internship deadlines, graduating in December, or simply starting your search early.

Graduate Job Search Working Group

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Scheduled
Tuesday September 8, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room
This working group is open to all graduate students and postdocs who want to carve out time in their busy schedule to work on their job search documents. We meet six times this fall in a quiet, collaborative and supportive space. Join us!

Microsoft Panel Discussion & Networking Event

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Scheduled
Tuesday September 8, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Microsoft is coming to UT Austin for an invitation-only evening for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Spend the evening with Microsoft business group leaders for a live panel and Q&A, then stay for dedicated networking time with leaders, engineers, PMs, previous interns and recruiters.

Teaching for Impact: Designing Effective Lessons

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Scheduled
Wednesday September 9, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
This hands-on workshop introduces backwards design: starting with the outcome and building a coherent path to get there.
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Each week, the Graduate Office of Career & Life Design sends a newsletter to graduate students and postdocs with career resources, opportunities, jobs and more!

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