Alumni

Re-Engage: Professional Development for Graduate Students and Postdocs

Empower the Next Generation of Innovators 

Welcome, Advanced Degree Alumni! 

Are you eager to re-engage with UT Austin in a meaningful way? As advanced degree alumni, your story can help current graduate students and postdocs pursue their own future. The Office of Career and Life Design has a range opportunities to engage in the career development of our master’s, Ph.D. students and postdocs. 

Ways to Get Involved

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Join HookedIn

HookedIn is UT Austin’s exclusive alumni network. Meet fellow alumni, connect with current students, post jobs and reconnect with the UT Austin community. Tip: join with your LinkedIn account to seamlessly update your profile on both platforms.  

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Share Career Advice

Share your industry and academic experiences by participating as a speaker in one of our career panels or by leading a workshop. Graduate students are often interested in learning about the transition from academia to industry, or about the unique nuances, skills development and resources that can help them prepare for different industries. Your insights can provide pivotal guidance as they navigate their professional journeys. Email us at gradcareer@austin.utexas.edu

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Attend Alumni Networking Events

Mingle with fellow advanced degree alumni and current graduate students at our dynamic networking events. These gatherings are ideal for forging connections and fostering professional relationships.

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Tell Your Career Story in Our Alumni@Work Series

We aren’t only interested in your success, but also what barriers you faced, moments of failure and how your graduate program influenced your current career pursuit. Our office takes a holistic approach to helping students think about their future, and we are interested in conducting a 30-minute interview with you, that is recorded and shared with our students and scholars. 

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Host a Doctoral Student in the PhD Career Pathways Program

The PhD Pathways program is a 9-month internship program for doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences to gain experience in non-academic settings. Learn more about the program here on the website linked above.

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Engage with CONNECT Fellows

CONNECT helps organizations tackle data, evaluation or measurement challenges with a graduate student consultant. 

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Hire a Graduate Student or Postdoc

Post your full time, internship or postdoctoral training positions in the UT hiring platform. If you are interested in expanding your engagement on campus with one or more colleges or schools, we are happy to help you host an information session, design a multidisciplinary competition or host students on site your at your organization. Visit the Employers page linked above for more information.

Career Support for Graduate Alumni

Graduate alumni can participate in workshops, utilize resources and meet with a graduate career advisor up to one year after their degree completion date. Please visit our main pages to learn more about upcoming events, resources and how to make an appointment.

Contact Us

Together, we can empower the next generation of innovators, leaders, and changemakers. Thank you for your unwavering support and engagement!