About BEMW

Irene N. Mendelson has had over 25 years of experience in designing and managing career counseling and Employee Assistance Programs for both the private and public sectors. She has personally counseled and coached thousands of professionals, managers and employees in individual and group settings, in the areas of career transition, career choice, strategy development, vocational assessment, self-marketing and job search approaches. A philosophy of taking control and responsibility for one's own direction is an empowering factor in successful career management, and informs her work with clients.

Ms. Mendelson has planned numerous training seminars and developed training workbooks and course manuals in career management, communications and counseling skills. She has provided management interventions in situations dealing with employee problems. She works with the legal community in areas which require vocational assessment and expert testimony.


A Thoughtful Approach to Career Counseling

At BEMW, the first step in our comprehensive approach to career counseling is a one-on-one meeting to learn more about your likes and dislikes, your abilities and your aspirations. Next, we provide a professional in-depth assessment of your interests, skills, and work style, using recognized vocational assessment instruments, and a specially designed BEMW workbook.


Lead From Strength

Your BEMW counselor will work with you personally to assist you to recognize and clarify your values and priorities: define short and long-range goals; develop decision-making skills; sharpen self-presentation abilities; and craft an individualized job search strategy. You’ll go into the job market armed with new skills and new confidence; precisely the assets employers are looking for.

No matter what your current situation, BEMW can show you ways to maximize your opportunities. We have already helped thousands of men and women at all stages of life: college students; first time job-hunters; mid-life career changers; people unemployed because of downsizing; women re-entering the workforce; individuals looking for a leg up on the corporate ladder; and people preparing for retirement.

If you’ve decided it’s time to rethink your future, contact BEMW today. Our focused approach to career development could be just the jump start you need to move your career ahead.