Jill is a very nurturing and fun counselor to work with. She greets you warmly with a smile and treats you like a friend, rather than just a client. She gave me very helpful advice on how to obtain my desired job. Shell work with you individually and help you figure out what youre missing in your job pursuit. She also shows you that there is more to a job search than just submitting a resume. Jill is a very encouraging person and I would strongly recommend her in pursuing a career.

4 reviews5.0 star rating 10/2/2017I had the most positive experience working with Jill. I reached out feeling pretty desperate and frustrated with my inability to figure out my next steps. Her methodical process was very reassuring and made me feel I was in good hands. She also saved me a bunch of money by gently providing guidance around some expensive things I was considering. She helped me recognize my true passion and develop a logical course of actions. Her suggestions seemed so sensible in hindsight but I was unable to see them for myself. Will recommend her and this process to everyone I know and will definitely reach out again during times of transition.

The task of looking for a new job can be overwhelming, especially when it has been a while since you had to find the last one. I went into my new job search plagued with self-doubt and confusion about how to go about it. The job market has changed quite a bit over the years. Say goodbye to sending in a resume, following up, and hoping for the best.After contacting Jill Schontag of Learning Pathways, I knew Id made the right move. Talk about having the perfect person in your corner, just when you need it most! Through counseling and testing, Jill helped me to understand the importance of not just finding a job, but finding one I really wanted, and that would sustain me spiritually. And when you have found that job type, Jill shows you exactly how to go about getting it, even when you dont have all the skills listed in the job description. Finally, when it comes time for an interview, Jill is there to review possible questions, and make suggestions on how to frame your responses so they present the best possible picture of who you are.Most importantly, Jill is just a great person -truly kind, warm, understanding, and smart. Every meeting with her would give me the confidence boost and job search savvy I needed to continue the path toward not just any job, but the right job for me. She absolutely goes the extra mile to help you realize your goals. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for employment help. When it comes to finding a job in this fast-changing market, Jill has your back!

Working with Jill was a phenomenal experience. I am so glad to have met her right when I did. Reaching out and acknowledging my struggles, solidified my path for years to come. I feel lucky to now know a solid truth about myself and put it into good use, in a variety of ways. It built my confidence and was honestly a lot of fun. I really truly have nothing but positive things to say about Jill, her knowledge, skills and passion.

Jill Schontag with Learning Pathways is an expert in her field.She guided me through a process of self-discovery with emotional intelligence, keen insight and strategic tools. I had been in a job that was not a good fit and my self esteem was pretty low. Jill helped me understand and learn to appreciate what my particular skills and interests are and how to integrate that knowledge into my job search.As a result of working with Jill, I was offered a job that is a much better fit for me. She was by my side every step of the way.I felt like I had a good friend on my side; a friend who just happened to have amazing skills in career counseling!

I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Jill Schontag at as my coach in 2013-2014. She helped me navigate a big life transition to create my dream job: creating art and teaching workshops designed to help professionals recover from secondary traumatic stress. Jill is incredibly talented, intelligent, warm and supportive. She guided me through those tough spots where I was doubting myself and celebrated with me as the pieces beautifully fell into place. I highly recommend her as a career coach.

Jill has been nothing short of amazing!At first I was skeptical of this being a useful method of moving forward with my career. Little did I know that through Jills intelligent, honest, emapathic presence and warm, enthusiastic confidence, I was able to take actionable steps toward my dream job as a life coach!It is now a reality.I would recommend her Career Counseling to anyone!

I was a client of Jills in late 2014 and early 2015. I learned so much about myself and my value from this process. Her guidance opened my mind to more career possibilities than I imagined. She helped me get a handle on my skills and interests and figure out a good path for a mid-life career transition. After years of stagnation I actually feel like work can be fun again. Thanks, Jill, for giving me hope and the courage to believe in myself and change course.

My problems wasnt getting interviews, it was getting job offers AFTER the interview. Jill helped instill confidence in my abilities and went over skills needed to successfully navigate through the perils of an interview. Thanks to her counseling, I finally landed a job in my desired field after months of sending resumes through job boards and a dozen interviews only to come up short. So if youre looking for career counseling in the Santa Cruz area, Jills the person for you.

Jill Schontag was an absolute godsend in my life at a critical time. As a non-profit executive, I made the difficult decision to make a career transition. Initially, I was nervous about working with Jill because I was worried that I wouldnt gain any new knowledge about myself or related careers that I could transition into with relative ease. I couldnt have been more wrong in my preliminary assessment! My work with Jill was absolutely transformative. I learned invaluable information about myself, my work style, preferences, and careers that would best suit my current skill set and desires. Im certain that I wouldnt have been able to develop a sound career plan without Jills expertise. Based on my wonderful results, I wholeheartedly recommend Jills services to executives, career transitioners, new college graduates, and high school students alike. No matter where you are in your career journey, Jill will patiently and supportively guide you exactly where you need to be.