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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.

four doctoral students with graduate dean

Meet the 2026 Empower Your Research Pitch Winners

On April 15, 2026, four doctoral students took home awards at The University of Texas at Austin's largest research competition, Empower Your Research Pitch.

Upcoming Events

Graduate Career Design Lab

Event Status

Scheduled

Friday April 17, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

This interactive lab uses life design principles and design thinking to help graduate students and postdocs explore possibilities, reframe challenges, and create actionable next steps.

CONNECT Student Applications Open

Event Status

Scheduled

Monday April 20, 2026, 9:00 am - Friday May 15, 2026, 5:00 pm

Virtual

Do you want to use your skills for good AND gain experience? UT CONNECT might be for you!

Resume and CV Lab

Event Status

Scheduled

Tuesday April 21, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for a collaborative resume workshop! Exchange feedback with peers and gain multiple perspectives to strengthen your resume. An OCLD staff member will also share best practices and answer questions. Bring your current resume or a draft and leave with actionable insights.

Graduate Job Search Working Group: Tailoring Your Resume/Cover Letter

Event Status

Scheduled

Wednesday April 22, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.138

Turn your application materials into powerful marketing tools!

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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!