Our mission is to help individuals move forward in their careers so they can live, prosper, and thrive within the world of academia.

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For over 30 years, we've been part of the academic life science landscape so we understand that navigating the written and unwritten rules of applying for and maintaining a faculty position in academia can be frustrating, confusing, and stressful!

Sometimes it may feel like a scavenger hunt trying to find the correct information on how to write application documents, the timeline for when to contact a search committee after your interview or when to begin your promotion and tenure process.

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That's why we combined our years of experience in academia and business to write books that give answers and guidance with services that are no-nonsense, affordable, and easy to use.

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We offer downloadable application audio and writing templates, books, coaching,  seminars, and workshops, so you can get the tips, tools, and techniques necessary to move forward without the confusion and stress!

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If you're ready to get started, we're here to help!

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We understand the demands in Academia, so we designed our services in ways that best support you!

Here are a few of the ways that we can help.·   

• Learn how to write academic application documents that grab the attention of a search committee. 

• Understand the process of how things work within a University. 

• Determine whether a post-doc position is best for you.

• Search for academic positions that speak to your desired career path.

• Discover ways to put your best foot forward in the application, interview, and negotiation process.

• Identify strategies for developing and funding your science research agenda.

• Strategically plan for your promotion and tenure process while minimizing anxiety and stress. 

• Dress for your academic career success.

What We Specialize In

Academic

Application

e-Documents

& Audios

Workshops

Promotion &

Tenure

Coaching

Academic

Career

Coaching

Well-dressed

Academic

"If it was easy everyone would do it," is a quote I heard from Dr. Lightfoot many times during my graduate career with him.  I did not fully understand or appreciate what it meant until I had my first faculty position.  

Far too often, recent Ph.D. graduates struggle to find employment because they lack the skill set to transition from a student to a faculty member.  Thanks to Dr. Lightfoot, I received the necessary training to build a successful career in academia.” 

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Dr. David F.

Michigan State University

"During the last year of my doctoral program, I received professional career training from Dr.Lightfoot. I learned how to get prepared for the job market, what to expect during each interview stage, and how/what a successful candidate looks like.

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One search committee member told me after my first on-campus interview,

"Your mentors did a great job getting you prepared for this interview" 

Dr. Xuewei C.

Oklahoma State University

"Dr. Lightfoot demystifies the whole academic application process from the cover letter to the campus visit.  After applying his tips and tools to my academic portfolio, I have had Skype interviews and campus visit invitations."

Zachary J.

Doctoral student

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