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Sept. 18, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
An engaging, interactive, and reflective session for new (first-year) graduate students to set goals for their first semester and year in graduate school.
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Sept. 25, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Learn how to craft a compelling headline, write a standout summary, and showcase your academic and professional experiences in ways that resonate with employers across sectors. We’ll also cover strategies for networking, job searching, and using LinkedIn to explore career paths beyond academia.
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Oct. 1, 5 to 7 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Start the semester with purpose, connection, and celebration at the Grad Career Kickoff Party -- an evening designed to help you launch your graduate journey with confidence and community.
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Oct. 7, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Searching for a job or internship can feel overwhelming—especially when balancing academic responsibilities and exploring diverse career paths. This workshop is designed to help graduate students and postdocs approach the job search with strategy and confidence.
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Oct. 15, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Whether you're preparing for academic interviews or exploring roles beyond the university, this workshop will help you approach interviews with clarity and confidence.
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Oct. 22, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
This workshop will introduce graduate students and postdocs to a strategic, actionable framework for negotiation across a range of scenarios, from job offers to project roles and workplace dynamics.
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Oct. 30, 5 to 8 p.m.
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Are you a quantitative/data-focused advanced degree student or scholar? 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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Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Join us for a welcoming Lunch & Talk designed especially for first-generation graduate students. This event is a chance to connect with fellow first-gen peers, share experiences, and build community in a relaxed and supportive setting.
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Nov. 6, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Graduate school comes with a set of unspoken expectations and norms, often referred to as the “hidden curriculum.” This event is designed to help you build two essential skills: talking about yourself and advocating for yourself, in the classroom, in your research, and in your career.
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Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to noon
Off-Campus
Learn how to ace technical interviews for graduate-level roles in data science, machine learning, AI and other data roles in this interactive workshop with Microsoft hiring managers and UT alumni!