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Feb. 12, 5 to 8 p.m.
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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Feb. 13, 4 to 5 p.m.
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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Feb. 13, 5 to 7 p.m.
Patton Hall (RLP), 1.302
Come meet with alumni and recruiters in a relaxed environment. Ask alumni about their career journey, from academia into industry, their current role, advice on entering the job market and ways to be a competitive candidate.
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Scheduled
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Feb. 14, noon to 2 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Looking to find balance and joy in your busy life? Want to make more intentional decisions about your future? Join our workshop over lunch on design thinking mindsets and practices.
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Feb. 17, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Virtual
Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at an upcoming site visit in this interactive virtual workshop with the Office of Career and Life Design! Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging and practice strategies to connect.
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Feb. 18, 3 to 4 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room
Are you an international graduate student or postdoc eager to brew up success in your career journey? Look no further! Join us for an invigorating and enlightening experience at the Coffee and Connections Hour, where meaningful conversations blend perfectly with coffee.
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Feb. 19, noon to 1:15 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Learn how to turn LinkedIn into a powerful job search tool at this interactive workshop from the Office of Career and Life Design!
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Feb. 20, 3 to 4 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room
Are you a graduate student or postdoc looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile? Come to our interactive LinkedIn Lab event! Pair up with peers to review and improve your LinkedIn profiles, and get expert advice on crafting a compelling headline, summary, and experience sections that highlight your skills and achievements.
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Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to noon
Off-Campus
Join us at Dell Headquarters to connect with UT alumni and explore career opportunities in data, software development, marketing and more! Learn why many UT advanced degree graduates choose Dell, and what it’s like to work at one of the pillars of the Central Texas tech sector.
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Feb. 24, All Day
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Join the Office of Career & Life Design for this cohort-based four-week pilot course, where we will guide graduate students and postdocs through a series of discussions and activities that introduce and apply design thinking to their own lives.