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"I have acquired a wealth of knowledge with Melanie; she has assisted me in extracting my experience and tailoring it to the pupillage’s I am applying for. I would highly recommend her because she genuinely cares about your success and is committed to supporting you in achieving your goals. I am looking forward to working with her on other aspects of my career."

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"Melanie is without a doubt the best at what she does. She goes above and beyond and tailored her approach to suit my specific career goals and aspirations. What truly sets her apart is her attention to detail and commitment to ensure that I was well-prepared, offering insights into what chambers look for in candidates and how to effectively showcase my skills and experiences.

I had no idea what I was doing with my applications when I first started and thanks to Melanie I entered the process with a clear strategy, a polished application, and a level of preparedness I wouldn’t have achieved on my own.

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For anyone pursuing a career at the Bar, working with Melanie is an investment in your future. Her professionalism, knowledge, and supportive approach makes her an outstanding coach and mentor."

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"I had the pleasure of working with Melanie to refine my CV and cover letter. Here attention to detail and valuable insights helped me to enhance the overall structure and content, which allowed me to present myself authentically and effectively highlight my skills and experiences. Thanks to Melanie, my application was transformed into something I was truly proud of."

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"I have been fortunate to work with Melanie since 2020. Each year I worked with her I improved my written applications considerably. She understood my concerns of someone facing adversity and not having particularly good grades at GCSES and A-Level’s and how this may hinder me during the application process. Melanie worked with me to ensure I was using my life experiences and adversity in a positive way on my applications rather than in a negative way. Melanie took the time out to review all of my written applications before I submitted them (this sometimes was 30 or more applications). She was able to look at them with a fresh pair of eyes spotting things that I had missed after writing so many applications. 

In my 2nd year of working with Melanie I secured 10 first round interviews and 1 final round out of 32 written applications. I ended up on the reserve list for that final round set. This year working with Melanie (3rd year) I was able to secure 24 first round interviews and 5 final round interviews out of 36 applications. I was offered a place at one of the 5 sets.

The mock interviews I did with Melanie boosted my confidence and allowed me to make mistakes during those mocks rather than in the real interview. We worked on a range of different things from bail applications to plea in mitigations and topical and competency-based questions. This allowed me to prepare for the unexpected during interviews. Melanie could also make sessions quite fun and enjoyable, such as cross-examination.

Melanie was always there to reassure me and bring me up when things were difficult and the times I spent crying and overwhelmed with the process because she knew how much I wanted this. She was always there to pick me up and to remind me of how much I had achieved over the years but also how far I had come and could not give up now. Melanie goes the extra mile to help and ensure you put your best foot forward during both the application and interview process. 

Melanie will always give honest feedback to help you improve and advise you of the areas you need to work on or which may be your weakest. She is always happy to revisit the same questions once you have gone away to prep a bit more.

Although Melanie approaches this from an HR/Training perspective she has made it her goal to learn and understand the pupillage process thoroughly. I would not have had the success in securing so many first round interviews and an offer without her assistance and support. Melanie keeps an interest in how you are progressing through the pupillage cycle and even after it has finished. She will always be available for you even if you have had an interview offer at the very last moment.

I am really grateful to Melanie for all of her support through my challenge of securing pupillage successfully as someone who comes from a non-traditional background and has faced adversity in all aspects of life. I would highly recommend her to anyone who will be going through the process in the coming years.

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I am proof that even those who face adversity can benefit from her excellent client focused coaching and succeed."

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"I was fortunate to work with Melanie whilst applying for a mini pupillage type application. I cannot recommend her highly enough, She is a very positive person, was extremely supportive and informative at the same time.

I chose the gold package which allowed us to work together in depth on my application and practise the delivery of some of my model answers. I feel that it was an investment that was well spent. Thank you Melanie!"

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"Melanie is amazing. I was in my fifth year of applying for pupillage and she understood my perspective, concerns and worries. She built my confidence and made me feel valued. I must also stress how responsive she was to my behaviour (I cried on several occasions) and she always treated me with understanding and compassion. Her advice was very specialised and honest, and I saw an improvement in my outcomes this year thanks to her. I cannot recommend her enough.."

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"On my third round of pupillage applications, I was fortunate enough to receive three offers and will now undertake pupillage at my dream set. So what changed, you may ask. I put it down to three things: Experience, interview technique and confidence.

Experience requires knowing what is missing on your CV to make you a credible candidate and pursuing it - here you're on your own. But for help with the other two, I wholeheartedly recommend Go Further Goals.

What stands out is how much heart and soul Melanie puts into her coaching. She goes the extra mile to help and was always lightning quick to respond to queries. Each session was tailored to my preferences and/or sets where I had an upcoming interview. Melanie always came prepared to our sessions, having researched the set in advance, and was often able to make insightful points to help me stand out as a compatible candidate.

Make no mistake – Melanie’s help alone is not enough to succeed. The pupillage process is absurdly competitive and success requires convincing a panel that you will make a worthy colleague. Melanie makes it clear from the beginning that her perspective is HR and she is not a lawyer, however she has made it her business to thoroughly understand the pupillage process and it shows. I would not have had the success I did without her help."

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"I approached Melanie in my third year of applying to pupillage, after I had submitted my written applications but before I received any invites to interview. Previously I had obtained a couple of first-round interviews with different chambers, but struggled to progress to the second round stage. In our initial call Melanie helped me to understand where I was struggling, and what areas to focus on – mainly confidence, having conviction in my answers and understanding how to fully evidence and conclude my answers using the STAR technique. We were able to work on these areas during our interview sessions, and Melanie took the time to review my responses and discuss areas for improvement with me. This helped me to understand what I was doing wrong and how I could improve, meaning that I could go away from our sessions with particular issues to practise and work on. Melanie’s encouraging and focused approach made this experience very positive and enjoyable, which was far different from daunting mock interview experiences I had had previously. I found myself going into pupillage interviews not only prepared, but relaxed, and my practise with Melanie definitely contributed to this.

Melanie demonstrated an awareness of each stage of the pupillage recruitment process, and this gave me confidence that I was in good hands. She identified particular questioning styles I might come across, and this helped me to anticipate questions for my first round interviews and prepare answers to competency-based questions in advance. When it came to my second-round interviews, Melanie helped me to identify particular business development areas that chambers may wish to discuss, and we brainstormed together the types of legal and policy questions that might come up. I felt confident going into my second-round interviews having a better awareness of what each set of chambers was looking for and how to deliver in my interviews. 

I received four invites to first-round interview, which with Melanie’s help translated into three second-round interviews. I was fortunate to receive an offer for pupillage, and I am confident that working with Melanie during this application round made all the difference in helping me to achieve this goal. Aside from the clear advantage of having someone dedicated to helping you prepare and practise for interviews, Melanie’s constant support and genuine interest in how my applications were progressing made the challenging pupillage process so much easier. I’m extremely grateful to Melanie for everything she has done for me to assist in this recruitment cycle, and couldn’t recommend her services highly enough. I only wish I had contacted her sooner!"

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"Melanie’s service was invaluable in helping me to prepare for pupillage interviews. She was thorough and had a very good sense of what chambers wanted."

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"Melanie prepared our sessions specifically for my personal requirements and tailored her coaching to me as an individual. Each session was enjoyable and useful for me in preparing for my interview. She was warm, kind, and very adept in offering perceptive and constructive feedback. Melanie’s insight helped me to work on individual areas for improvement that I would not have been able to identify alone.

It was immediately clear that Melanie holds expertise and experience in helping others to reflect and develop on their oral and presentation skills in a natural and organic manner. Melanie’s commitment and support had a positive impact for me personally in my preparation for my interview. I was ultimately successful at the interview, and know my performance was informed by the learning experience that Melanie’s coaching offered. I warmly recommend Melanie."

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"Melanie helped me in obtaining a scholarship from the Honorary Society of Middle Temple and what she did for me was truly amazing. Melanie allowed me to focus on my strengths and realise I had many qualities and skills which I just couldn’t see for myself. She nurtured my self belief and helped me to excel on the day of the interview.

During preparation I focused heavily on what the criteria was and Melanie helped me to see that whilst the criteria was important so was being myself and demonstrating my qualities and experiences in a positive way. She calmed me down and helped me to believe in myself and ultimately that is the real reason I got a scholarship. Melanie is very good at bringing out the best in those that she coaches and I would  highly recommend her."

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"The coaching provided by Melanie throughout the application process was essential to obtaining multiple pupillage offers. I performed significantly better, both on paper and at interview, with her support.

I was thankful for her attentive review of my written applications and appreciated her experience when prioritising skills and competencies- including some I had not even thought of. She crucially helped identify my X factor, which had eluded me for so long! 

When practicing for first and second round interviews, Melanie challenged me with tough questions. She was always prepared to quiz me on specific topics, behaviours and skills that were unique to the Chambers I was applying for. This provided the perfect mock interview scenario.

Above all, working with Melanie made me work on my confidence and realise that I had what it takes to be a barrister. She was motivating and genuinely interested in my progress, helping me to manage my nerves and learn from my mistakes.

I truly believe that every applicant can benefit from her services."

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"What really stands out to me is how much heart and soul Melanie puts into her coaching. She always goes the extra mile to help and was always lightning quick to respond to queries. Each session was tailored to my preferences and/or the sets where I had an upcoming interview. Both Melanie’s application feedback and interview training are clearly founded in a deep understanding of HR, and I know my skills improved dramatically under her guidance. 

As my continued status as ‘prospective pupil’ shows, Melanie’s help is not a silver bullet and the pupillage selection process is as demanding and competitive as ever, but it’s certainly a valuable weapon to have in your arsenal in the quest for that elusive edge. I doubt I would have been able to achieve the results I did (several second round interviews and a reserve offer) without Melanie’s help."

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"I wish I had come across Melanie’s service sooner in the process as I think it would have helped me to build my confidence before pupillage panels instead of feeling underprepared which, in turn, had a negative impact on my interview confidence over time. Melanie was lovely to work with, she helped me to work through concerns I had about my application and offered grounded encouragement every step of the way.

When you’re going through something as challenging as pupillage recruitment, it’s invaluable to have someone in your corner who understands the context and can offer support. Melanie was considered in her views on possible questions, offered industry specific insight and her feedback on interview delivery was very polite and constructive. Most important, unlike my careers service at my Bar course provider, where I always felt like a number, I felt that Melanie genuinely cared about my outcomes. This is not something you find every day."

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"The mock interview with Melanie made a huge difference to how I performed and approached the questions at my pupillage interview. Had it not been for the mock interview we had, I don't think I would have done as well as I did. Many thanks."

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"I had regular mock interviews with Melanie, where we covered an array of questions and discussed an array of questions and discussed how to elevate my responses. Melanie was always very approachable and willing to tailor the lesson to my specific needs or issue allowing me to get the very most out of every lesson.

My previous interviews were largely unsuccessful, due to the intense anxiety I used to experience. I found that having such regular and frequent formal practice, really helped harness my nerves during the real interview. I went into the interview with a greater sense of confidence in my ability and potential to succeed, which I had not experienced before my sessions with Melanie.

Completing sessions with Go Further Goals gave myself the very best chance of succeeding in my pupillage interview."

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"Melanie is an excellent coach who went above and beyond to ensure that I was in good stead to submit my written pupillage application. Her research into chambers, attention to detail, and tailored advice were simply commendable. She was thorough in reviewing my application and provided constructive and detailed feedback explaining the strengths and weaknesses of my application. As a result of her guidance, I became more attentive to detail and to the tone of my written application. I would recommend Melanie to other aspiring Barristers in need of guidance and support with their applications."

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"I worked with Melanie for 3 months, prior to my pupillage interviews. She provided me with multiple rounds of mock interviews and useful feedback, building my confidence and ability to present oral arguments. I felt much more confident in my interviews as a result of our work together and would not have been as successful without her. Useful for anyone trying to develop and hone their interview abilities and general abilities as an orator."

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"Melanie provided a highly professional and constructive service throughout the gruelling pupillage application process. She offered me a number of prompt and well-structured Skype calls which included mock-interviews and detailed feedback. This greatly increased my confidence going into my interviews. I particularly appreciated her endeavours to  understand my personal and academic background, to really get to grips with what made me tick as a candidate and what would be most important to convey to a pupillage committee. She combines technical HR experience with a warm and personable manner, which was indispensable during that highly stressful period"

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"Working with Melanie has revolutionised the way I approach interviews.

During my sessions, we undertook interview preparation, mock interviews with CV based questions and an advocacy exercise, Melanie provided me with comprehensive feedback about the content and delivery of my answers and how I could improve.

Melanie was extremely professional and so supportive. I felt that she really understood the pupillage interview process and what chambers were looking for in a candidate, as well as what skill they were looking for when asking different questions.

Over consecutive sessions I felt able to take on board the feedback she had provided and by the time our sessions came to an end I felt much more confident in both the quality of my answers and quality of my delivery.

Although I engaged in interview coaching with Melanie for a specific pupillage interview I have been able to use the techniques I gained in subsequent interviews. Following my coaching I have been offered a full-fee scholarship for my Bar Course and three job offers – two with the civil service and one paralegal role. I have accepted a position as a Judicial Assistant in the Court of Appeal.

Melanie is friendly, approachable, supportive, very professional, extremely well prepared, and an excellent interview coach. I don’t have a bad word to say about her, and would wholeheartedly recommend her."

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"I initially used Melanie'e services in relation to my paper applications - I sent her two applications to review and was tremendously impressed by her comments on them. As a result, my success rate rate has dramatically increased at the paper sift. In 2020, I made 10 applications and secured 4 interviews: in 2021, I made 11 applications and was invited to 10 first round interviews.

In this year's cycle, I had several mock interviews with Melanie. I was just as impressed with her mock interviews - she was highly prepared and came to the sessions with a bank of relevant questions, provided insights into the Chambers that I would be interviewing at and what they may be looking for, and gave extremely helpful feedback on my mock interview performance. This has been my most successful pupillage application cycle and Melanie's advice has been invaluable."

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"Melanie provided an outstanding service that played a vital role in me successfully obtaining pupillage this year.

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From the start, Melanie quickly understood my skills and experience, where my application needed to be improved and how I was going to improve it. Ultimately, this came down to gaining more interview experience. Melanie conducted mock interviews and advocacy exercises, and she arrived at our sessions well prepared and willing to constructively challenge my answers. As a result, the feedback she provided was invaluable. By the time I stepped (virtually) into second round interviews, I knew I could answer pretty much any question that could be thrown my way.

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The key to succeeding in pupillage interviews is, I believe, an ability to remain calm, relaxed and composed. The challenging and realistic nature of the mocks that Melanie conducted, as well as the constructive feedback and encouragement Melanie provided, meant that I was self assured and confident in my abilities. Despite the rigorous nature of pupillage interviews, I never felt out of my depth. In large part, that was due to the meticulous preparation I had done with Melanie. Through Melanie's helpful and patient tutoring, I learnt how to bring out my 'best self' and in the end that is what made the difference.

Finally, Melanie is friendly, professional and easy to get along with. I have already recommended her service to my fellow Bar course students and cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone reading this. Thank you very much Melanie!"

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“Melanie is an excellent coach who went above and beyond to ensure that I was well-equipped with my pupillage interviews. She never hesitates to give additional information about chambers and feedback on the mock interviews. Her enthusiasm has definitely rubbed off on me and I became more attentive and active in the interviews. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their interviewing skills"

“Melanie is very helpful and insightful when working on pupillage applications. She used her HR experience to give me tailored advice when preparing for interviews. The mock interviews helped with my interviewing confidence. After 3 mock interviews with Melanie my confidence in pupillage interviews drastically improved and my feedback from pupilage interviews was very positive. Melanie provided lots of constructive feedback explaining my strengths and weaknesses so I knew where to improve. I would recommend Melanie to other aspiring Barristers who would like support with their applications and interviews."

“"I found Melanie's assistance a real confidence boost before my interviews. Melanie quickly gauged my interview technique and offered practical and constructive feedback to address areas of weakness. Melanie was well prepared for our sessions and took me on at very short notice. I'd recommend her services to others. Thanks, Melanie."

“I am so grateful to Melanie for her exceptional coaching in preparing me for pupillage interviews this year! Melanie provides a highly personalised service; she analysed my application form, understood my key strengths and identified ways to highlight my skills and experience. During the course of our sessions, Melanie conducted mock interviews, mock advocacy exercises and provided invaluable feedback to enable me to constantly improve on my performance. By the end of our sessions I felt ready to handle any interview question thrown at me and walked into my interview feeling confident, composed and thoroughly prepared! Pupillage season is a stressful time, but Melanie was such a delight to work with. She is friendly, patient and understands the pressure applicants are under. She is professional, meticulous, and highly effective in her approach. Melanie brings out the very best in each applicant and instils confidence. I have learned a huge amount from my sessions with Melanie which I will bring with me into my pupillage. Thank you so much Melanie!"

“I sought Melanie’s expertise with my pupillage applications and my pupillage and paralegal interviews. Melanie’s support was incredible and I have already recommended her to my colleagues going through the same process. I really struggled with nerves and confidence during interviews. She quickly tailored the sessions and I gained confidence in my example answers about my various work experiences. Melanie also enabled me to structure, discuss and deliver my answers to questions, with confidence and enthusiasm. Although, I was unsuccessful in obtaining pupillage. I continued to work on my interview skills, implementing what I had learnt during my sessions with Melanie. Thereafter, I successfully secured a legal managerial position and received highly favourable feedback from another firm of solicitors. Thank you again, Melanie!"

“...During our initial consultation, Melanie quickly understood my journey to the Bar and my professional and educational background. She was adept in finding out my strengths and weaknesses. 

Before our Skype session (where we went through two of my previous applications) Melanie asked questions via email so that the session ran smoothly. The session was very well structured, and Melanie ensured that time was used effectively. Melanie encouraged me to consider all of the soft skills that I had gained through my experiences. She also conducted thorough research into the chambers that I had applied to and gave me insight into how to tailor my applications to them. I now feel in a strong position to highlight my best experiences and skills, tailor and make my applications stand out.

I have been impressed with Melanie’s service from start to finish; she is insightful, personable and a pleasure to work with."

“One of the main areas I needed to improve was the structure of how I answered interview questions. Melanie’s advice was incredibly helpful in enabling me to present my points in a coherent and logical fashion. Following our time together I felt well-prepared for any question that might be posed. Given the notoriety for Barrister’s Chambers to present weird and wacky questions and the high degree of knowledge expected of current affairs, this proved both reassuring and educational in how not to be thrown off. I appreciated Melanie's research of the particular chambers which helped me to tailor my answers to ensure the ‘right fit’ which is so important when only one or two places are available."
 

“From start to finish, Melanie was exceptional, professional and a master of her craft. It became evident from the very outset that Melanie was there to offer a service completely tailored to your needs. I was fortunate enough to have numerous interviews this year and with Melanie’s guidance, preparation, patience and knowledge, I felt confident going into each one. First-rounds became second-rounds, and ultimately I was offered pupillage in perhaps the most difficult year for obtaining one (due to COVID-19). I am absolutely elated. Melanie truly equipped me with the tools required to stand out and shine with confidence, humility and eloquence. I am very much looking forward to my career at the Bar."
 

“My time with Melanie helped me to identify the key aspects of my candidature. Her thorough preparation for each chambers gave me the knowledge and confidence to tailor my answers for every set. The flexible and individually tailored coaching sessions helped me to mitigate any potential weaknesses, enabling me to put my best foot forward and improve upon each interview. With such fine margins between obtaining pupillage or not, I would recommend her services for anyone looking to improve their interview skills."
 

“Melanie has been incredibly valuable in preparing me for and supporting me throughout the pupillage application process. My process of working with her led me to real eureka moments. The most remarkable one was where I suddenly found my own voice. I had thought myself a confident speaker, but Melanie's abilities to spot psychological cues, tone of voice and diction took me to a whole other level of credibility in my interviewing style. In giving advice, her experience of advising many other candidates shines through, which is important through the tumultuous journey of pupillage applications. In her style, she is friendly, responsive and flexible in arrangements, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you so, so much!"
 

“Although Melanie’s professional expertise and background in HR helped me enormously with structuring my answers to application questions, what I found most helpful about her service was the emotional support she provided me with throughout what is an incredibly stressful process. After our first few sessions, she knew my academic and professional background inside out and really understood the impact that early rejections had on my confidence. She combined her excellent and personable customer service with practical advice about tackling the applications and interviews themselves, as well as dealing with the emotional strain of several months working through the Gateway. I really don’t think I would have made it through my second year of applying for pupillage with my spirits still intact without her!"
 

“My time with Melanie from Go Further Goals was incredible. From the first initial telephone call I felt confident that I'd made a good choice, which was only boosted further with the first session where I was provided with a truly comprehensive analysis of my selling points. We covered a variety of techniques to help me remain composed and put my best foot forward in interview. The mock interviews Melanie put me through really helped me put them into practice, and the interviews themselves covered a broad variety of questions and approaches which left me feeling confident and prepared. I would absolutely recommend the services of Go Further Goals - Melanie to anyone who feels they need help preparing for Pupillage interviews, the service is outstanding value for money."
 

“Approaching Melanie to train for my interview was the best decision I made! She radiates positivity and builds a rapport effortlessly.
All prospective interviewees – please realize that you have only one shot at a first Interview and first impressions last.
Melanie made the effort to scrutinize not just my Application but also the Chambers in order to devise questions. So thorough was her homework that no question fielded by the panel caught me off guard. Anyone can conduct a mock interview, but the constructive criticism and feedback that Melanie provides is invaluable. She does not stop at instilling confidence but also trains the candidate to ‘project’ confidence.
Her services are client centric and flexible. She readily accepted my request to break down our sessions over three days which allowed me to prepare without any pressure. To all the students who are working part time, the fee for this service is huge bang for the buck.
I thank her for making my First Pupillage Interview such a roaring success and look forward to working with her again!"
 

“Melanie's assistance has been invaluable. She was able to look at my experiences and highlight exactly what the panel were looking for. Without her help, I would not have been successful in receiving scholarships nor would I have been as successful in making my experiences as attractive as possible. She is always willing to go the extra mile and I cannot recommend her enough!"
 
 

“Melanie helped me with preparing pupillage applications while I was working full-time in a law firm. She quickly impressed me with her wealth of knowledge and experience with the pupillage application process. She knew exactly what Chambers look for and therefore, could give clear, thoughtful and constructive feedback on my answers. Her work is diligent – she often noticed important points and issues which I hadn’t considered before. Her contributions enabled me to develop a consistent narrative which focuses on skills and experiences that set me apart from other candidates. She also went the extra mile by following up with extra materials, tips and questions for me to consider for our next session. Unsurprisingly, over the course of a month, the content, presentation and structure of my written applications improved drastically. I am very happy with the end product!
 
It was a pleasure working with Melanie. She is personable, professional and well-organised. She is an effective communicator, and was thoroughly prepared for each of our sessions. She was always responsive to my emails, and was flexible in booking our sessions. I am grateful for her support, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Melanie’s services to any prospective pupil.”
 

“My application is better today because of the help I received from Melanie. The first step in obtaining pupillage, is to have a well drafted application: Melanie made that possible. Melanie, you have been an invaluable help to me, in preparing my application. Your feedback was always valuable and your quality was telling. I will be back for more coaching, this time for the interviews!”

“I can’t thank Melanie enough for her help in preparing me for what was eventually a successful first attempt at securing pupillage. For such a demanding process, the advice and practice provided through mock interviews was invaluable in helping to finesse my technique and preparation. Go Further Goals should be any candidates’ first port of call to give themselves the best chance of falling on the right side of a decision which inevitably relies on fine margins. Thank you Melanie!”

“Working with Melanie prior to my pupillage interviews helped my confidence beyond measure. She provides a thorough service by delving into the details of your potential Chambers and comes up with creative ideas to show you in the best possible light from that Chambers’ viewpoint. I would recommend her to anyone who is soon to be interviewing for pupillage.”

“Thanks to Melanie's first and second round mock interviews, I felt confident and well prepared for my pupillage interviews. I doubt I would have had three pupillage offers this year without taking the time to do a couple of practice interviews, so thank you!”

“I found my mock interview session with Melanie very useful and comprehensive. We went through different types of questions that may come up in pupillage interviews, ranging from competency-based questions to ethical issues and current events. Melanie is a good and careful listener - she gave me thoughtful feedback on all of my answers. I felt more confident and ready for my upcoming interviews after my session with Melanie.”

“Melanie was amazing in my pupillage interview preparation. After Melanie’s input, I knew I’d given myself the best shot of performing to my best in the interview. Having read the testimonials and been referred by a friend, I felt that I would have been doing myself a disservice by not working with Melanie; and I was right! I have built on my confidence, established answers to key questions and have a better understanding of what I have to offer a panel. I highly recommend Melanie to all hopeful future pupils.”

“I am very happy to say that after three years of applying for Pupillage, I was finally successful this year. I genuinely feel that Melanie’s support and advice in the mock interview sessions gave me the confidence I needed, not only to sell myself more effectively but also to identify and resolve the issues that had obviously let me down in the past. In previous mock interviews, I have felt quite uncomfortable and slightly embarrassed; this was far from the case in my sessions with Melanie. I felt like I could be completely honest, which enabled me to really make the most of the time we worked together. 

Melanie’s experience was immediately apparent and she provided really practical advice that immediately improved my performance. She directed me to numerous articles and online research that were also extremely useful in my preparation for interview. It was a pleasure to tell Melanie the good news and her response showed how heavily she invests in her clients. I only wish I had been recommended to Melanie 3 years’ ago!”

“This was my fourth year of applying for pupillage and, after a couple of poor interview results, I was losing hope - Melanie was able to give me back the confidence I needed to walk into my subsequent interviews and obtain my pupillage. She gives excellent, informed advice, and went above and beyond to fit me into her schedule and prepare questions for individual interviews so that I took the most out of each session. Her support was invaluable and her positive attitude made the sessions not only useful, but enjoyable. I know sessions with Melanie made the difference for me this year and would recommend her sessions to any prospective pupil whether it is their first year of applying or fifth.”

“If you come across Melanie at Go Further Goals then you have discovered hidden treasure. Her support and insight has been exceptional. At first glance of Go Further Goals website, I questioned the ethics of paying to get a head start. But this is not a service aimed for the privileged, and it is surprisingly affordable for those of you who, like me, are determined to make it. Don’t expect a series of ‘cut and paste’ answers to make your life easier in the short-term. Far better is Melanie’s extraordinary ability to draw out your strengths, and her insight into the varied cultures and requirements of different chambers.”

“Melanie has been an invaluable help to me preparing for interviews. Her flexible approach to providing this support meant I could tailor my sessions to exactly those areas where I felt least confident, her insights and feedback have been enormously helpful in preparing for the real thing, and she has a genuine interest in hearing how you progress. I have already recommended her to others, and I plan to again to anyone who will listen!”

“The apprehension of entering the quagmire of pupillage applications this year has been palpable especially as it is my last shot, following a gap in the application process due to a bereavement....I have no idea whether I will succeed, however, I do know that with Melanie’s support, emotionally and practically, I will have given it my best shot.”

“Melanie's services have been extremely helpful throughout the pupillage interview process. Her mock interview sessions significantly helped my interview preparation. I am certain that with her support I will be able to secure pupillage.”

“Melanie’s coaching was invaluable during my pupillage interview preparation. She conducted a number of mock first and second-round interviews and provided constructive feedback as well as techniques for dealing with the pressure of pupillage interviews. I would highly recommend Melanie’s training to prospective pupils so that they can attend chambers’ interviews with confidence and poise that comes from comprehensive and professional HR preparation.”

“Thanks to Melanie's structured interview preparation session and feedback, I was confident, concise and well prepared for my scholarship interview. This was invaluable to my post-interview success”

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