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Welcome to the Office of Career and Life Design

Holistic Graduate-Level Career & Professional Development
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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

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Scheduled
Friday February 7, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Off-Campus
Learn how to ace technical interviews for graduate-level roles in data science, machine learning, AI and other data roles in this interactive workshop with Microsoft hiring managers and UT alumni, hosted at Microsoft’s Austin Office.
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Scheduled
Wednesday February 12, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room
Join us for our weekly breakfast, coffee and conversation for First-Gen grad students and postdocs. Come chat with other grad students about life as a First-Gen grad student or postdoc at UT while enjoying coffee and pastries.
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Scheduled
Wednesday February 12, 2025, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room
Learn about incorporating the “yes, and” foundations of improv into how you describe your research. This interactive workshop led by a highly experienced improv practitioner and science communications expert will give you concrete strategies for using improv skills to engage and delight your audience.
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Scheduled
Thursday February 13, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Patton Hall (RLP), 1.303
Overcome any reservations you might have about professional networking in live situations. During this interactive session, attendees will learn how to effectively identify and approach potential professional contacts with a keen understanding of professional etiquette.
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Explore Alumni Careers

Carrie Andersen

Senior Content Strategy Manager
Wayfair
Ph.D. American Studies

Jorge Vazquez Anderson

Project Leader
Boston Consulting Group
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Robert Carroll

Assistant Professor of Instruction, UT-Austin
Communication Coach, UT MBA+ Program
Content Writer and Associate Speaker Coach, Duarte Inc.
Ph.D. Interpersonal Communication

Sarah Celentano

Chairman's Council Manager
New-York Historical Society
Ph.D. Art History

Laura Cortez

CEO & Founder
Cortez Consulting
Ph.D. Higher Education