Working with Shell gave me the confidence...

and power to take control of my job search. When I started, I felt extremely hopeless and helpless. I didn't know what I was looking for in a career. When I perused job descriptions and applied for positions, I never felt enthusiastic about my future. Shell led me on a journey to self-discovery. My work with her focused my job search and is leading me into fields and jobs that I love.

Shell's encouragment and positive attitude is contagious. I feel excited to continue my job search and see what the future holds for me.    

Jacky, Seattle, WA, 11/2011

I attended a retreat for mothers of Special Needs Children in the Spring of 2011 and won some sessions with Shell Mendelson. At first I had no idea what I would use the sessions for since I am at home taking care of my son and managing his medical needs.  I had spent the last 10 years thinking about ideas to help families and began writing about them in 2010. It was one of these ideas that Shell was able to help me get focused on. She inspired me to follow my passion which is helping other families with special needs children. She was just what I needed to get me moving on creating something amazing. I highly recommend Shell if you are wishing to take a new career path, she will help guide you in the right direction!

Michelle Bartlett, Texas

I really feel like doing the career finder activities with you was great for me. I know that this sounds REALLY corny, but after seeing "Thor", my passion for film was sort of revitalized (not that it needed much of that, but still) and I'm gonna do everything I can to follow some sort of career involved in the film industry. Thanks so much .

I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your help. I feel so certain about what I want to do! I know I've already said that, but wow!

Devin Baumann, age 18, New Braunfels, TX

When I first came to my job, I thought I was secure for life.  Slowly I noticed that not only did others in my field not approve of what they were doing, after 30+ years, but I noticed that this isn't the direction I should take.  Looking for guidance, I ended up stumbling on Shell and she opened up an entirely different perspective on the way I should look at my career.  Now I know a direction and path to take and can confidently go in that direction knowing I'll be a much happier person! 

Amanda Fanning, New Braunfels, TX

I was at a crossroads career-wise, and realized I was tired of not doing a job that I thoroughly enjoyed and that lined up with my passions. After being referred to career counseling with Shell, I immediately contacted her and started my first session that same week. It was very nice to talk to a professional counselor about my passions and wishes and to see how they lined up with finding a new job. Shell was very encouraging and supportive throughout my sessions. I was able to leave with a clearer picture of what I should be doing and how I should go about making it happen. I am excited about what is next for me in a career and I have a lot to thank Shell for that."  Thank you,

Brittney Feltmann, New Braunfels, TX

Shell Mendelson saved my son’s life.  That is not an over-statement.  My son went into work on the 4th of July and called me to pick him up a few minutes later.  I swung back on to the freeway and when I got there, he was standing on the sidewalk looking like he’d been punched in the stomach.  He was in shock as he got back in the car and couldn’t really talk for a while.  The truth is that was HIS emancipation day too.  Now he was free from the degrading and abusive world of restaurant work, and free from the fruitless job seeking he had been doing in his off hours.  Free from the rejection and self doubt caused by not doing what he loved, and certainly not doing what he hoped he would be doing after college.

Ian graduated with a degree in creative writing, and is a stand up comic at heart.  Shell began working with him the very next day and never let him down.  She challenged him when he needed it, motivated him when he felt like giving up, and kept him on track with great books and tools.  She taught him how to do informational interviews and worked with him to schedule them and keep going when he wanted to just settle for the next job that came along.  After three months of working with Shell and really using her tools and expertise, Ian got his dream job.