Dual Career Ngotiations:

Tips for Negotiating Academic Job Offers

Need an expert in academic dual career negotiations? Check out Sally's experience coaching academic couples on the job market.

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“When I had my interview for the position at DePaul, the very first thing they said when we sat down is they've never seen a resume and cover letter as well-written and organized as mine.

Little did they know, I had an awesome career coach by the name of Sally Schmall who gave me expert help and tremendous insight! You are a first-class professional and I am so grateful for all of the wonderful guidance you've provided during my career search! ”

Kelly Slay
Student Affairs Administrator
De Paul University

Career Counseling for Careers Inside Higher Education

Reach your career destination with professional career counseling

Getting into the academy is the first step in your academic career journey. Investing in your professional development along the way leads to a successful destination.

Academy Coaching provides you many tactics and strategies to enhance your skills in:

Preparing for campus interviews
Negotiating job offers and retention packages that meet all of your needs, including dual career issues
Navigating the politics within your institution and forging powerful alliances with decision makers
Balancing the multiple roles inherent in your career
Creating work / life balance in the Academy
Achieving tenure
Assuming leadership opportunities within Academe

Whether you prefer individual career coaching, small group learning experiences or interactive workshops, Academy Coaching can help you achieve your professional aspirations from dissertation to dean, and beyond!

Career Counseling for Careers Outside the Academy

Are you searching for a new position or are you transitioning into a different career? Do you need objective advice on immediate on-the-job improvement and/or job search strategies to enhance your career satisfaction and achieve your goals? Sally's career consulting experiences cover a large range of professions both in academia and industry. She can provide you with career coaching in specific job-seeking skills, such as networking, marketing yourself wisely through your cover letter and resume, developing successful interviewing techniques, guiding you through strategic job offer negotiations and successful assimilation into a new position! Career coaching services are provided in person, online or over the phone at times that work best for you. Email Sally today to schedule your first appointment.

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