I came to Melanie at a time of transition in my career and a vague desire to get into sales. I had a solid background in marketing and while I knew I wanted to transition into a sales focused role, I wasn't clear on what specific industry interested me. Mel helped me to identify a handful of specific industries and from there, we came up with a strategy on identifying those within my existing network who I could take to lunch to learn more about what they do and the reality of working in their industry. After applying and receiving an offer from my current employer, Mel helped me to negotiate both a pay and title raise from my initial offer of a sales role to a sales manager role which better suited my strengths. I couldn't be more grateful for Mel's guidance and confidence in me--I swear she is the secret sauce to getting you your dream job and pay!

Mel encouraging me to take a thorough look into Going Places created a perfect place at the perfect time. 2020 was a challenging year all around for most people but the reality is that 2023 will also feel very hard - regardless of how one view's where they find themselves in the job market, going places was a much needed breath of fresh air for gaining confidence and thinking through my process of not just looking for a new job but also how I came to look at the idea of what I wanted in a career. I really felt so acknowledged and given a sense of personal attention that was highly appreciated with such a large scale pursuit of switching jobs. Mel consistently asked engaging questions, promoted open thought (much needed) with viewing the efforts towards getting in front of companies but above all challenged our fears, uncertainties and doubts regarding why we think switching jobs is so hard: literally the most help I've been given in finding a job in my life.

Mel was a massive help with everything about tailoring my resume as well as the entire strategy and sequence of steps to make a thoughtful change and not a rushed sense of decision making which I've done before with changing jobs. I couldn't recommend Going Places enough, I often think back during the year of 2020 and know that talking to Mel about joining her course was one of the highlights of my year and her assistance has followed with me ever since! If anyone is remotely considering a job or life change in terms of what you're wanting to do, Going Places is something I'd highly encourage reaching out about benefitting from!

from how to get your foot in the door, the interview process, to how to navigate salary negotiations once I landed my dream job. I've recommended her to many of my friends who now also have their dream job thanks to her help. She is extremely skilled in what she does and has taught me so many valuable skills that will help me throughout my career.

Melanie encouraged me to ask the recruiter if they could get me any closer to a salary that would’ve been a major reach in my imagination.

Melanie assisted me with all of the above! Specifically, before meeting with Melanie, I had no job searching strategy and was not a good interviewer. I felt very lost in the job searching process. Melanie taught me great tactics and helped me come up with a plan to target companies I was interested in. I learned how to network and then leverage my connections to be able to find the right job fit for me. For a previous role, she taught me about negotiation and how to ask for a higher salary - something I also had never done before. Now, I have a great set of skills that will be useful for me for any future career path.

Melanie helped me negotiate by understanding my value in the market and helping me overcome my fears of thinking I was asking too much. While not always comfortable, she made me aware that contract negotiations are completely normal, expected, and part of the process.

On top of that we came up with a great plan and, through multiple conversations, prepared very well. She gave me confidence and an excellent game plan. All I needed was to execute!