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

Exploring Career Paths in Aging Panel

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Scheduled
Wednesday October 7, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
Join us to hear from aging professionals from different disciplines – academia, industry, and community-based settings. Meet with panelists in breakout room discussions and connect with like-minded peers!

Teaching for Impact: Drafting Your Teaching Statement

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Scheduled
Thursday October 8, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
This workshop breaks down what makes a teaching statement effective and how to move beyond generic language to write something that genuinely reflects your practice.

Exploring Consulting Careers: A Panel Discussion for Advanced Degree Students and Scholars

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday October 8, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Join us for a panel discussion featuring consultants from Accenture, Affirma and Gibson Consulting Group.

Data & Donuts: Managing Data with Relational Databases & SQL

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Scheduled
Friday October 9, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL)
This workshop by the UT Libraries Research Data Services team will provide an introduction to using SQL (Structured Query Language) to store and manage data in open source relational databases like MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.
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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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