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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.

Teaching for Impact Series

Teaching for Impact is a professional development series that equips graduate students and postdocs with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies to teach effectively now and carry those skills into any professional path. All workshops are grounded in classroom practice and designed to build competencies that travel.

Upcoming Events

On-Campus Job Search Workshop

Event Status

Scheduled

Wednesday August 26, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

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

Looking for an on-campus job? This workshop covers how to tailor your resume and cover letter so they stand out, where to find opportunities you might not know exist, and how to reach out proactively to create openings that aren't even posted.

Teaching for Impact: Preparing for Your First Day

Event Status

Scheduled

Wednesday August 26, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Virtual

This workshop helps you establish credibility, set clear expectations, and build the kind of early rapport that makes everything easier later.

CONNECT Summer Cohort Celebration and Showcase

Event Status

Scheduled

Thursday August 27, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Off-Campus

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).

Beginning and Advanced Case Interview Workshop with Management Consulted

Event Status

Scheduled

Thursday August 27, 2026, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual

Management Consulted is bringing a one-of-a-kind workshop to UT Austin students: a single, high-intensity session that covers both fundamental and advanced case interview skills.

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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!