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I spent several years at McKinsey, progressing from Associate to Engagement Manager. Along the way I interviewed candidates at multiple levels and developed a clear sense of what actually differentiates the people who get offers. I focus on the parts of consulting recruiting that most candidates underinvest in: resume positioning, the application narrative, and fit interview prep. I'll also help you think through case structure and how to approach problem-solving under pressure. For live case drilling I'll point you to the right external resources — but in my experience, that's rarely where offers are won or lost.

- McKinsey Associate to Engagement Manager - Focus industries: healthcare, technology, consumer products - Experience with case and behavioral interview prep

Welcome to my profile! As a former McKinsey consultant with over a decade of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insights to help you navigate the competitive world of management consulting. I am the founder of Being Consultant, where I have successfully coached over 1,000 professionals across 75+ countries, from consulting aspirants to partners in top firms. My background includes an MBA from HEC Paris and extensive experience in strategy and technology consulting at leading firms like McKinsey & Company and Infosys Consulting. Whether you need help with case interviews, career strategy, or navigating your consulting journey, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Reach out to start your path to a thriving consulting career!

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background as a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company and extensive experience in strategic roles at Tishman Speyer, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you break into management consulting. I was actively involved in recruiting operations for McKinsey, both for specific schools as well as affinity groups (e.g., hispanics). I have successfully coached 10-20 individuals, guiding them through the intricacies of case interviews, behavioral interviews, and resume optimization. My MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business further equips me with the insights needed to elevate your application. Let's connect and craft a winning strategy for your consulting career!

🟢 While there are several key elements to landing an offer (networking, PEI, background), I believe the one most in your control is nailing the cases 🟢 At McKinsey, over the course of three interview seasons, I supported the Recruiting team via >💯 on-campus interviews at dozens of MBA and undergraduate campuses 🟢 During my 2 years at Columbia for my MBA, I practiced (received) the most official cases my 1st year and gave the most official cases my 2nd year 🟢 Outside of the "official" cases through the Management Consulting Association, I received and gave dozens other cases to classmates 🟢 Just like quality repetition prepares you for the case interview, I believe it's prepared me to give cases with direct feedback to anyone preparing for interview season 🟢 Beyond the cases, I'm happy to provide my own thoughts and experiences transparently as someone who spent my summer internship, 2 years as an Associate, and 2.5 years as an Engagement Manager in McKinsey's Dallas Office 🟢 If helpful, I could also shed light on what my path has been since leaving and what I would have done differently (and the same) during my time at McKinsey 🙋🏻‍♂️ Here to help!

As a qualified career coach specializing in consulting and strategy roles, my expertise comes from extensive industry experience and a passion for empowering students. With a background in top-tier consulting firms and tech, I've interviewed hundreds of candidates, giving me invaluable insights into what companies seek. I offer personalized coaching and interview preparation to help candidates stand out and excel in their career pursuits. Let's work together to achieve your goals and secure that dream role in consulting or strategy.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Benjamin Maldonado, a former McKinsey & Company Associate and Manager at LinkedIn and Facebook. With my extensive experience in business operations and strategy, I have helped numerous clients successfully navigate the competitive world of management consulting. During my time at McKinsey, I worked on a wide range of projects, including private equity due diligence and go-to-market strategy. As a coach, I specialize in helping clients master the case interview, the most critical and challenging part of the application process. Whether you need assistance with case interview training, behavioral interview prep, or resume/cover letter editing, I'm here to help you excel. Reach out to me today and let's work together to achieve your career goals!

My goal is simple: do everything in my power to help folks land and succeed in competitive management consulting or strategy and operations roles.

I started my career as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company and grew up through the Firm to Sr. EM (while also taking advantages of sponsorship for Secondment and my Kellogg MBA). In addition to my experience at the firm, I've lead recruiting and case coaching initiatives - both formally at McKinsey, and while at Kellogg - helping to case coach peers to offers at McKinsey, Bain and BCG. I specialize in helping candidates develop and tell their unique story - and leveraging that story to craft a compelling resume, optimize their LinkedIn presence, drive their networking strategy, shine in interviews and ultimately succeed on their first client project (yes - if you do get an offer, I'm here to help you navigate your first days, months or years as a consultant).

Note: Due to high demand, I do not offer free intro calls. Thank you for understanding. After spending a few years at McKinsey, I entered the leadership development and coaching space. I help leaders with everything from leadership habits to interview prep. I have a Master's degree in Education from Harvard, which allows me to 'teach' people how to think about PEI and cases, rather than just doing the standard role plays with often topical feedback. I truly enjoy the process and have several clients who have gone on to thrive at MBB.