Samantha S. | Management Consulting Coach

Samantha Salazar

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | Interviewed 100+ candidates | Harvard MBA

1,080 min coached

Studied at Harvard Business School

Worked at McKinsey & Company

Successful clients at

Available Sunday at 4:30 PM UTC

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Available Sunday at 4:30 PM UTC

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Samantha's Coaching Offerings

Beyond Casing: MBB Recruiting Strategy

$1,0003h–4h of coaching

Best Value

Beyond Casing: MBB Recruiting Strategy

$1,0003h–4h of coaching

Best Value

Custom hourly · $275/hr

Get help with Behavioral Interview Prep, Case Math, and .

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Samantha’s Management Consulting Qualifications

Experience level: Associate Partner

Samantha has helped clients get into these companies:

With a robust background in management consulting, I bring over six years of experience at McKinsey & Company, where I rose to Associate Partner in <4 years after joining post-MBA as an Associate. My focus was on manufacturing and supply chain within the Operations practice, but I was involved in recruiting efforts across all practices, both generalist consultants and technical/specialist roles. I have given 100+ interviews and was extremely involved in recruiting, acting as recruiting lead for Chicago in some capacity from 2021-2025. If you have been to a recruiting event in Chicago in the last few years, we might have even crossed paths! I also hold an MBA from Harvard Business School, where I saw the consulting recruitment process up close as a candidate. Whether you need help with case interviews, resume crafting, or navigating the consulting landscape, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and strategize your path to a successful consulting career!

Samantha can help with:

Behavioral Interview Prep

Case Math

General Exploration

Promotion Strategy

Networking Strategy

Case Interview Prep

Resume Review

Frameworks

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About Samantha

I’m an engineer at heart who eventually found my way into strategy, and I love the hands-on problem solving that comes with supply chain and operations. I grew up in a family where college wasn’t the norm, and that pushed me to chase every learning opportunity I could, from chemical engineering to HBS. I’m at my best when I’m digging into a messy problem, and finding simple and clear solutions. I’m ambitious and I bring intensity to my work, but everything I do is ultimately in service of my life outside of work, with my husband, our daughter, and our two dogs in Chicago. I love big challenges, but I love time with friends and family even more.

Why do I coach?

I coach because I know what it’s like to navigate admissions and recruitment without guidance. As a first-generation college student and later as an engineer applying to business school, I had no insider knowledge; it was just trial, error, and a little bit of luck. Now, after my time at HBS and McKinsey, I’ve seen how much strong storytelling and the right support can unlock opportunities for great candidates. I love helping people clarify what drives them and turn their experiences into a narrative that truly reflects who they are and why they belong.