I’m celebrating a win today!

Three months ago I got my first faculty coaching client. The person was in a situation where the faculty line had been eliminated and they were facing the end of their job. We talked through their goals, their wishes, the emotional fallout of it all. We worked through the nuances of CVs, letters, and prepping for an interview series. A lot of academics aren’t always clear on the different nuances of types of universities- and those matter a lot when you are applying for an R1 school with a research focus versus a teaching-focused program! Those details show up in how your CV is organized, what you put forward first in your letters, and the emphasis that you have in your interviews. Understanding the context can make a difference. And let’s be real, our egos take a big hit in this kind of situation. There’s just no way around that, and it’s important to talk it out and not let that stop you from moving forward.

My client revised their CV, drafted kickass letters, and applied for a few jobs. When the invite came for interviews (because they are amazing!), we talked about how to prepare and what was going to be important for the client. When they got the site-visit invite, they knew exactly what to look for in person and what was going to be important in the decision making process. They went on the interview and received a job offer that same day!

I’m thrilled to be supporting them as they work through the negotiation about salary, benefits, and tenure expectations, and accepting an offer to shift into an exciting next step in their career. Celebrating the success of my client is so exciting, and I am looking forward to hearing about the move and the first semester in the new place.

If you have been looking for someone to help you through this process, let me help you work through the details and let your skills and experience shine. I’d love to hear about your dreams for what’s next in your career!