
Justin Schneider
5.0
(10)
Breaking into MBB from a Non-Target: Resume, Story, Behavioral, and Cases
Studied at Indiana University at Bloomington
Works at LinkedIn
Successful clients at
Available tomorrow at 12:00 PM UTC
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Justin's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $50/hr
Get help with Behavioral Interview Prep, Case Math, and .
Justin’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Justin has helped clients get into these companies:
I recruited into Bain & Company out of Indiana University Bloomington, a non-target school, competing against candidates from programs with far more established consulting pipelines. I know firsthand what it takes to build a resume that gets noticed, craft a story that resonates with MBB interviewers, and perform in both behavioral and case interviews at the level these firms expect. At Bain I went on to test and evaluate AC candidates myself, giving me perspective from both sides of the table. I have since made a deliberate transition into a strategy role at LinkedIn, and bring a current, honest view of what the path from non-target school to MBB actually looks like and what it takes to navigate it successfully.
Justin can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Math
LinkedIn Review
Case Interview Prep
Resume Review
Frameworks
About Justin
I am currently a Sales Strategy & Operations Associate at LinkedIn, where I support a $100M+ annual revenue business and advise senior leadership on strategic initiatives to shape our GTM strategy Prior to LinkedIn, I spent two years at Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant, where I was promoted to Senior Associate Consultant in my final month. At Bain I worked across private equity due diligence, operating model transformation, and organizational design engagements, advising C-suite stakeholders at companies ranging from $8B+ industrial manufacturers to global mining firms and non-profit education foundations. I coach on two areas I have navigated firsthand. The first is breaking into MBB consulting. I recruited successfully into Bain out of Indiana University Bloomington, a non-target school, and understand what it takes to compete against candidates from brand-name programs. This includes building a compelling story and performing in case interviews. The second is transitioning from consulting into a Business Operations or Strategy role in tech. I made that move deliberately after two years at Bain and can offer a practical, honest perspective on how to position a consulting background, which roles to target, and what to expect. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with majors in Economic Consulting, Information Systems, and Business Analytics from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, graduating with a 3.91 GPA and highest honors.
Why do I coach?
Mentorship has been a constant throughout my life. I began volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters in high school, continued tutoring peers in accounting and Excel through college, and returned to Big Brothers Big Sisters as an adult. Helping people navigate challenges they find intimidating is something that genuinely energizes me. When it comes to coaching, my motivation is simple. I would not have landed any of the jobs I have had without people who were willing to share their time and experience with me. I want to pay that forward. I am particularly drawn to working with students from non-target schools who are trying to break into MBB consulting. I know what it feels like to go through that process without an obvious roadmap, and I know it is possible to come out the other side with an offer. If I can help someone craft their story, sharpen their resume, and walk into every interview and networking conversation with real confidence, that is exactly the kind of impact I am here to make.
Work Experience

Sales Strategy & Operations Associate
October 2025 - Present

Senior Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
September 2025 - September 2025
Interviewer

Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
August 2023 - September 2025
Interviewer
Education

Indiana University at Bloomington
Bachelors Degree, Economic Consulting, Information Systems, Business Analytics
2019 - 2023
10 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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