Sarika Mendu
Break Into Consulting With a Former McKinsey Senior Engagement Manager
Studied at Harvard Business School
Worked at McKinsey & Company
Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC
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Sarika's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $75/hr
Get help with Behavioral Interview Prep, Case Math, and .
Sarika’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Case Team Leader
Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in management consulting as a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, I bring firsthand experience in navigating the competitive consulting landscape. My journey includes an MBA from Harvard Business School. I have coached numerous individuals, helping them master the intricacies of consulting applications, from case interviews to crafting compelling resumes. Whether you're aiming for a top consulting firm or seeking to refine your strategy, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Sarika can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Math
General Exploration
Case Interview Prep
Resume Review
Why do I coach?
Everyone has the ability to land the program or job of their dreams! It’s all about crafting your story to resonate in the best way possible. I come from a very untraditional background in eduction & impact investing — having a trusted mentor who has literally been in your shoes makes all the difference.
Work Experience
Senior Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
March 2022 - April 2026
Interviewer
Senior Advisor to the Mayor
City of Detroit, Mayor's Office
July 2020 - February 2022
Investment Associate
Lok Capital
August 2016 - August 2018
Led investments in fintech for Lok III 100MN fund & investor reporting & relations focused on impact investments.
Fulbright Research Scholar
Fulbright Association
July 2015 - August 2016
Fulbright Research Scholar to the Copenhagen Business School focused on startups, investing & methods for social impact assessment.
STEM Teacher
Teach For America
May 2013 - June 2015
Sarika was also given offers to work at
General Electric
Pfizer
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
2018 - 2020
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BSBA, International Business, Minor in Chemistry
2009 - 2013
Undergraduate Research Scholar, GLOBE Scholar (1.5yr tri-continental global business exchange program in Copenhagen & Hong Kong), Carolina Scholar (highest merit-based scholarship offered by university), Honor Program Graduate, Carolina Public Service Scholar
Chinese University of Hong Kong
BSBA, International Business
2012 - 2012
Copenhagen Business School
BSBA
2011 - 2011