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

Teaching for Impact: Facilitating Meaningful Discussions

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Scheduled
Tuesday September 15, 2026, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
This workshop gives you concrete techniques for designing discussions with a purpose, drawing out quieter voices, managing challenging dynamics and keeping people engaged.

LinkedIn Workshop

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Scheduled
Wednesday September 16, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Virtual
Not sure how to make LinkedIn actually work for you? This virtual workshop covers the basics of building out a strong profile — and how to optimize it so opportunities start coming to you, instead of the other way around. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how LinkedIn works, time to start filling out your own profile, and tips for using the platform for job searching and networking.

Archer Graduate Fellowship Program Information Session - Humanities and Social Sciences

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Scheduled
Thursday September 17, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Virtual
The Graduate Archer Fellowship Program provides graduate students from across The University of Texas System with a unique opportunity to live, learn and intern in Washington, D.C. during the summer. This info session is geared towards graduate students in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Designing Your Year

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Scheduled
Friday September 18, 2026, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Feeling like your days run you, instead of the other way around? This interactive workshop is your chance to hit pause and think intentionally about how you want to structure your time and energy.
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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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