Past Events

Curious about the Empower Your Research Pitch (EYP) competition? Join us for a virtual info session to learn how you can share your research with clarity, confidence, and impact.

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.

Get the best feedback by learning from multiple perspectives! In this interactive Resume Lab, you’ll exchange resumes with peers and gain insights that go beyond a single viewpoint.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Whether you're preparing for academic interviews or exploring roles beyond the university, this workshop will help you approach interviews with clarity and confidence. Learn how to anticipate common questions, frame your research and experience for diverse audiences and communicate your strengths effectively. We’ll cover strategies for both in-person and virtual interviews, including how to navigate behavioral questions, present your professional story and follow up with impact. Participants will leave with tools to prepare for interviews across sectors and tips for showcasing their value in any setting.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring consultants from McKinsey, BCG and other consulting organizations who will share what it really means to be a consultant — beyond case interviews and job titles.

This Spring, the Office of Career and Life Design is spotlighting the importance of clear and effective communication to convey the value and impact of your research. Learn from guest experts who will share insights on honing effective and creative research communication skills. Then, apply what you’ve learned in real time by participating in the third annual Empower Your (Research) Pitch contest!