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Welcome to the Office of Career and Life Design

Request a tailored workshop for your department, class or student group.
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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
Date and time: Friday February 13, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
This interactive lab offers hands-on learning and peer feedback to help you feel prepared for real interviews. Practice answering common and challenging questions, refine your responses and build confidence in a supportive environment with guidance from peers and an OCLD staff member.
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Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday February 17, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Learn the why, what and how of networking—and gain practical strategies to make it authentic and effective. Discover how to identify and approach contacts, start conversations, maintain relationships, and leverage networking for career exploration and job searches. Whether you’re new to networking or refining your approach, this session will help you grow your professional community with confidence.
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Scheduled
Date and time: Wednesday February 18, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room
Are you an international graduate student or postdoc scholar eager to brew up success in your career journey? Join us for Coffee and Connections Hour, where you can forge connections that transcend borders!
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Scheduled
Date and time: Thursday February 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
This interactive workshop uses improvisation-based tools and structured games to help researchers communicate their work with greater clarity, confidence and impact in real time. Participants will practice responding to their environment, adapting explanations for different audiences and staying present when conversations do not go as planned.
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Explore Alumni Careers

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Rebecca Thompson

Training Manager
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Ph.D. Spanish and Portuguese

Amie Tran

Public Sector Consultant
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Leon Vardapetyan

Senior Quantitative Research Scientist
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