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Welcome to the Office of Career and Life Design

Request a tailored workshop for your department, class or student group.

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

AI Foundations: What Every Instructor Needs to Know

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Scheduled

Wednesday March 4, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

George I. Sánchez Bldg (SZB) 3.3222

As part of the Teaching with AI workshop series, explore how current AI tools can support active and discovery-based learning.

Ph.D. and Master’s Virtual Career Expo

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Scheduled

Wednesday March 4, 2026, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Virtual

Join us for a virtual career expo, hosted by the Graduate Career Consortium, to connect STEM, Humanities and Social Sciences advanced degree students and alumni to employers for networking and recruitment. Interact real time via live chat sessions and meet employers seeking candidates with advanced degrees.

Empower Your Research Pitch & Research Communication Practice Studio

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Scheduled

Wednesday March 4, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

Learn more about the Empower Your Research Pitch competition during this info session. Empower Your Research Pitch is a campus-wide research communication competition open to students and postdocs in all programs.

Talking to Humans: Networking for Graduate Students and Postdocs

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Scheduled

Wednesday March 4, 2026, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at upcoming industry site visits in this interactive virtual workshop. Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging and practice strategies to connect.

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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!