Testimonials
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I have worked successfully with software engineers, project managers, marketing executives, engineering managers, developer advocates and more. Some of the candidates I have worked with have been kind enough to share some feedback here.
“Adam is a fantastic coach, and exactly what I needed when I suddenly found myself unemployed during a global pandemic. His mentorship and guidance helped me improve my interviewing, gave me the confidence to apply to more positions, and ultimately helped me negotiate an excellent contract. I throughly endorse his work! ”
— Felix Sargent, Engineering Manager at Atlassian University
“Adam […] gave me the kind of real, honest and encouraging feedback we always wish we could get from interviewers. For the first time, I saw myself and my value directly through the eyes of an interviewer. As a result, I felt more confident in the final round than I had in any prior interview in my entire professional career. This made all the difference in the world to my candidature.”
— Amanda Pouget, Senior Software Engineer
“Since I’m at the beginning of my career I was quite reluctant to take the risk to invest in myself. Adam talked me through the process and helped renegotiate the terms of my salary. Speaking with him was invaluable. Not only did it help me get a raise, but it also built my confidence and taught me life-long skills that I can apply to future situations in any field of work.
I would work with him again in a heartbeat and would recommend him to anyone who needs guidance with career negotiation of any kind.”
— Zie Kirk, Graphic Designer
“When I started considering new opportunities, I wanted to engage Adam to help me figure out what kind of salary I should be asking for, and how to negotiate that. I ended up using his interview preparation extensively, and it completely reshaped both how I approach the interview process and how I present my career growth. We did mock interviews and rehearsed the conversations I would eventually have with the recruiter and hiring manager, and without Adam's help, I'm not sure I would have been leveled at the senior position I was offered. Furthermore, my total compensation doubled as compared to my previous role. It was amazing to be able to strategize about each step of the hiring process with a true expert. I would highly recommend Adam!”
— Maggie Engler, Senior Data Scientist
“I worked with Adam in spring and summer of 2019. He was a vital asset in my job hunt as I finished up my courses and began seeking work post-graduation. I was very nervous -- I was re-entering the workforce at 30 in a new career and Adam was there every step of the way to help! Although we work in very different timezones, he always made himself available for interview prep and resume review. I was especially pleased with how frequently he would reach out after interviews to see how I felt about them and, when I received offers, how generous he was with his expertise on negotiating salary and benefits. Adam doesn't make you feel as though he's just there to find you Any Job; he made me feel as though finding me my Dream Job was not only possible but worth holding out for. I will return to work with Adam in the future and I definitely (highly and strongly) recommend working with him to all those beginning the arduous task of job hunting!”
— Cait Gorevin, Software Engineer
“I worked closely with Adam as a client of Dangoor Mendel and was very pleased with his work and the outcomes. He was always well prepared and organized for our regular meetings. He understood my needs and did research to ensure that he was giving the advice that met my career goals. Finally, he was critical in helping me through salary negotiation that was, in my opinion, very successful. Overall I was very happy with Adam's work and wouldn't hesitate to work with him again..”
— Brian Rinaldi, Developer Advocate
“When I began my role transitioning job search, fresh out of getting a bachelors in CS, I thought it would be tough, but that I could go it alone and rely on my old job searching skills. As a couple weeks go by without any successful interviews/responses, I felt less confident and more convinced I needed someone who was already in the tech industry to guide my search. Adam helped me stay motivated, and attack the job searching task as if it were a job. Every day we would either analyze job postings for the right ones, craft letters & resumes, and then do mock coding interviews. By the time the right opportunity comes, I had the right preparation, and I successfully landed a job within 6 weeks, our original goal. Adam was a true coach who instilled in me confidence, work ethic, skills and knowledge that helped me find and start a new career with a positive attitude. I can't thank Dangoor Mendel enough for their kindness, patience, and excellence in quality and service.”
— Inez Wibowo, Software Engineer
“I worked with Adam as a client of Dangoor Mendel in a successful job search engagement in an IT job market disrupted by pandemic and layoffs. Dangoor Mendel was a key to my success. After nearly a decade from my last job search, having their team working with me allowed me to make more applications, be well-prepared for interviews and coding tests, and to remain confident, focused, and engaged over an extended process. Our work together concluded with three strong job offers which I was happy to choose among. I would recommend Dangoor Mendel for job search assistance, practice and insight, and negotiation, especially for mid- and senior level IT roles.”
— Jeff Miller, Senior Software Engineer at Tableau
“Working with DangoorMendel gave me confidence to not accept the initial offer immediately, even though there were various internal and external pressures to do so. Knowing that Adam and Lusen were actively in my corner ready to discuss the offer with me helped tremendously. Because of them, I accepted a final offer that was more than 10% higher than what I was first offered! I work in a field where personal relationships and reputation are everything. DangoorMendel helped me navigate decisions and communication so that I could feel good about accepting and rejecting offers.”
— Wesley Faulkner, Developer Relations
“Adam was instrumental in me obtaining a new role. Over a period of 10-12 months, Adam was able to support me throughout the entire interview process, and never skipped a beat. Adam was able to answer any questions I had professionally and courteously - a huge feat given my questions were at all hours of the day, and I was not the only client of his! Adam's coaching also consisted of 1:1 support and interview training, but also provided specific supporting documents that were tailored to each stage of the interview process. These were really helpful and guided me through several interview stages and tougher phone and technical questions. I cannot recommend Adam highly enough and would be the first name I think of should anyone require similar guidance through an interview process.”
— Jonathan Wong, Finance Lead for UK Credit at Revolut
“I worked with Adam during the interview and negotiation process when it came time to search for a new role as a full-stack developer. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about his field, but he gave me some invaluable pointers when it came to the interview process and negotiation tips. He was very useful in helping me figure out what I was worth as a developer since this industry was new to me at the time. I couldn't recommend him more highly and I will no doubt consult him again in the future when I'm searching for a new role.”— James Levine, Software Engineer
“If you're negotiating a new role or just want to better understand negotiations, Adam is someone you must speak to. I, unfortunately, did not know that such amazing services existed and was mostly through my negotiations by the time we connected, but he was able to give me tangible skills to finalize my offer and land in an amazing role with a fabulous offer. If I'm ever looking for work again, or in negotiations over a role, Adam will be my first phone call.”