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Empower Your Research Pitch Finale | April 15, 2026

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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.

Join us at the Empower Your Research Pitch Finale!

We invite you to the Empower Your Research Pitch finale and Impact Reception on Wednesday, April 15. This is UT Austin's largest, campus-wide research communication competition. Enjoy appetizers and drinks while learning about the incredible research happening at UT!

Upcoming Events

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.

Resume and CV Lab

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Scheduled

Tuesday April 14, 2026, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Join us for a collaborative resume workshop! Exchange feedback with peers and gain multiple perspectives to strengthen your resume. An OCLD staff member will also share best practices and answer questions. Bring your current resume or a draft and leave with actionable insights.

Coffee and Connections Hour - April

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Scheduled

Tuesday April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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!

Graduate Job Search Working Group: Optimizing Your LinkedIn

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Scheduled

Wednesday April 15, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.138

Make LinkedIn work for you! This session provides quick tips for strengthening your profile and using LinkedIn to expand your network.

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