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Welcome to the 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.

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

Career Storytelling Workshop

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Scheduled

Friday March 6, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.138

Discover how to identify meaningful stories, highlight your skills and values through storytelling techniques, and apply these strategies to resumes, CVs, and cover letters so your materials grab employers’ attention.

McKinsey Site Visit for Advanced Professional Degrees

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Scheduled

Friday March 6, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Off-Campus

What is it like to join a global consulting firm if you have a background in academia? McKinsey Austin invites you into our office to network and hear from McKinsey consultants with advanced professional degrees (APD) about their journeys!

CONNECT Community Organization Project Submissions Open

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Scheduled

Monday March 9, 2026, 9:00 am - Wednesday April 15, 2026, 5:00 pm

Virtual

Do you have a data or research project you need help with? UT CONNECT brings together Masters, PhD's, and Postdocs with Community Organizations to assist in data, research, and evaluation projects.

Empower Your Research Pitch & Research Communication Practice Studio

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Scheduled

Monday March 9, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Get ready to build your research pitch - no matter where you're starting - by joining one of our Empower Your Research Pitch & Research Communication Practice Studios!

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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!