Introducing the Office of Career and Life Design!

The Office of Career and Life Design in the Graduate School (formerly the Texas Career Engagement Advanced Degree team) is an office with a new mission: empower every graduate student and postdoc to design their future.

We use evidence-based practices and a design-thinking framework that centers curiosity, storytelling and a bias towards action to help you move forward and get "unstuck."

We offer:

Individual and group career advising
Career design classes and workshops
Networking events and site visits
Internships, fellowships and experiential learning opportunities
Connections to resources around campus
And much more!

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Upcoming Events

Grad Career Kickoff Party
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m., FAC 2.236

We're celebrating our launch with a kickoff party!

Join us to:

Have a professional photographer take your LinkedIn headshot
Learn about graduate internships and fellowship opportunities at UT
Explore career resources for graduate students and postdocs
Figure out the next step in your career journey
Meet the Career and Life Design team

We'll have scavenger hunts, career exploration activities, resource sharing and more.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served, so come hungry!

Internship Search Bootcamp for Graduate Students
Friday, Jan. 24, Noon-3 p.m., FAC 2.236

Looking for a summer internship? From finding a wide variety of internship programs to crafting a strong resume, this bootcamp will equip you with everything you need to confidently apply to internships for the summer.

Check out the full calendar of workshops, classes and events for Spring 2025

Bookmark this page to keep track of Office and Career and Life Design events.

Schedule a Career Advising Appointment

Consult privately with a career advisor who understands the unique needs of graduate students and postdocs.

We cover a wide range of career-related topics, including (but not limited to):

Reviewing your resume, CV, cover letter and other application documents
Professional communication skills such as interviewing, negotiation and networking
Managing your graduate program and working with your adviser
Exploring career options in academia, government, nonprofit, industry and business

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