About Chelsea

My Story — And Why I Fight For Job Seekers

Hi friend! I’m Chelsea. Career Coach, Resume Writer, and former Recruiter who has had a front-row seat to how broken hiring really is. After six years behind the scenes of hiring, I saw how the system was never built for people like us. Brilliant, qualified candidates ....  especially those underestimated, neurodivergent, overqualified, or with a “different” background — were being rejected for reasons that had nothing to do with skill. And I couldn’t unsee it.

I do what I do because there’s no reason anyone should have to suffer just to earn a living. Having a job impacts every aspect of your life — your health, relationships, and your future. And watching companies mistreat employees while hoarding profits lit a fire in me.

I created Next-Level Career Mentors because you deserve more than survival. You deserve a career that excites you, respects you, and pays you — without shrinking yourself to get there or facing unnecessary barriers that make the playing field uneven.

My Philosophy: Hiring Shouldn't Hurt

At the core of my work is 1 belief: You aren't the problem — the system is. The hiring process is designed to exclude and confuse you. That’s why I focus on helping you break free from outdated expectations and reclaim control over your career. Here’s how we do that together:

• 🧠 Recruiter-level insight: With insider knowledge of hiring processes, we build assets that reach the right people.
• 🚀 Future-focused planning: Our goal is not just to land a job now but to ensure your success for the next few years.
• 🧭 Human-first strategy: Your résumé, interview answers, and networking should sound like you — not a corporate robot.
• ✊🏽 Empowerment over pleasing: You don’t have to “prove” your worth, we just help make sure that companies recognize it.
  

Our Mission

At Next-Level Career Mentors, our mission is to make hiring more human and help underestimated professionals rise without permission. We’re here to dismantle outdated hiring systems, challenge biased practices, and empower job seekers to own their stories and their value. Because you deserve a career that matches your potential and your value — not society’s limited expectations.

Ready to Take Your Power Back?

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone.

If you’re ready to stop shrinking to fit the system and start building a career that 

finally fits you, I’m here to help you write the next chapter.