Appointments
Meeting with a career coach can be helpful at all stages of your career journey, from early exploration to landing your first job.
How to Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, follow the steps below. If you have any trouble scheduling or have any further questions, please let us know at careersuccess@austin.utexas.edu.
Log on to HireUTexas. If you are a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, you already have an active account. Please log in to your current account using your UT EID credentials at utaustin.joinhandshake.com.
Click on the “Career Center” option in the top right corner of the homepage.
Select the “Appointments” button under the header, “What can we help you find?”
Click the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button, then proceed to select the category or the appointment type you would like to book.
Finally, select the day and time that work best for you and complete any additional questions on the booking site.
We look forward to seeing you at your appointment!
Types of Career Appointments
Career Counseling
Career counseling is a process to better understand yourself. In these one-hour appointments, you can discuss your values, interests, personality, skills and how these connect to majors and careers that may be a good fit for you. Career counseling is provided by a licensed professional counselor associate or psychologist.
Career Counseling Appointments
Career Coaching
Career coaching is a great way to start the conversation on your career plan. In these 30-minute appointments, you can brainstorm ways to gain experience, learn about how to navigate UT’s career resources, and get feedback on resumes, cover letters, personal statements or online profiles.
College/School Career Coaching
Connect to a career coach in your college or school career center for industry-specific career development and industry-specific connections traditionally aligned with your college or school, as well as major-specific job boards, programs and resources.
Longhorn Career Peer Mentors Drop-In Hours
Get career support from trained UT students Monday-Friday in FAC 2.236; no appointment needed! Longhorn Career Peer Mentors are available for Spring 2024 on Mondays from 1-4p.m. and Tuesdays through Fridays from 12-4 p.m. for 10-15 minute meetings about:
- Resumes & Cover Letters
- Job & Internship Search Skills
- Networking Tips
- Career Fair Prep
- Internal Transfer Resume Feedback, and more!
Hours:
- Monday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. CST
- Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. CST
Location: Texas Career Engagement, FAC 2.236
Professional and Graduate School Planning for All Majors
UT Austin provides specialized advising for students pursuing pre-professional and advanced degree paths. While these services may take place in a particular college or school, they are available to all UT Austin majors.
Graduate School Advising
Career coaches in the colleges and schools help students explore options for graduate or professional school.
Law School Admissions Coaching
The College of Liberal Arts law school admissions coach offers comprehensive support, including considering and preparing for law school and navigating the application process.
Health Professions Advising
The Health Professions Office offers support exploring and preparing for applications to health professions schools, including pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-physician assistant, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, and pre-veterinary studies.