Management Consulting

I worked in management consulting for almost a decade across a variety of roles - as a Business Analyst, Associate, Engagement Manager, and Associate Partner. At McKinsey, I was a Faculty member who led analyst and associate trainings and conducted hundreds of hours of interview coaching. At UVA and HBS, I peer coached classmates to prepare for the consulting interview process.

Management consulting at a top-tier firm can supercharge your career, but getting in can be a daunting process, especially if you come from a non-traditional background. I'm here to help! Leveraging three years at Bain on the "other side" of recruiting, I provide coaching for the entire recruiting process, from networking strategy and resume reviews to case and behavioral interview prep. A little bit about me: I spent three years at Bain & Company as a consultant and manager, after graduating from Michigan Ross with my MBA. I was heavily involved in recruiting at Bain: I was an on-campus recruiter for Pride @ Bain nationally, conducted undergraduate (associate consultant) interviews, supervised interns across Bain's Summer Associate, BASE, and ADvantage programs, and authored an MBA interview case. I've conducted over 300 mock consulting case interviews during my time at Bain and Ross, and I've successfully coached several individuals in getting MBB offers, many from non-traditional backgrounds. Let's connect and chart your path to success in consulting!

Hot take: Breaking into consulting is easier than you think, but nobody does it alone. I’ve helped 80+ clients navigate the application and interview process, and I think coaching should be fun and stress-free. Let’s chat!

I bring firsthand experience from both McKinsey and Bain & Company. At McKinsey, I excelled as a Senior Business Analyst, earning the highest possible ratings and gaining valuable insights as a trained interviewer. My journey also includes a successful stint as an ACI at Bain, where I secured a full-time offer. I've had the privilege of coaching several individuals, helping them navigate the competitive consulting landscape and achieve their career goals. Whether you're looking to master case interviews or refine your application strategy, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success in the consulting world!

I spent 7 years inside McKinsey & Company, learning the firm’s operating rhythm at the highest level. I started my career working directly alongside (Senior) Partners, understanding how top-tier decision-makers evaluate talent and performance. During this time, I consistently ranked in the top 3% to 7% within Germany. I then transitioned into my core expertise: Recruiting. As a Senior Recruiter for McKinsey, I managed target university pipelines, ran interview days, and directed the retention program. Following McKinsey, I joined ZEISS Group as a Senior Recruiter, partnering directly with Ex-MBB hiring managers to build teams in Corporate Strategy, Business Innovation, and Ventures. From more than 2500 interviews and candidate interactions, I know the screening logics, the benchmarks, and why candidates fail the personal interviews or PEI. Today, I am the founder of Curate Futures and I use that experience on both sides of the table. For professionals who feel stuck or know it is time for more: together we design your Career Architecture Plan, your next moves mapped out. Then I prepare you for the rounds that decide and for the negotiation, so you land the top-tier offer you actually want. For founders and hiring managers filling a role that sets their company apart: I help you see who is really good and make sure your preferred candidate signs. Either as your sparring partner behind the scenes, or hands-on in the final interviews and the closing.

Hi, I’m a management consulting coach who helps people confidently break into top consulting firms without the guesswork. I’m currently an MBA student at The Wharton School and an active contributor to the Wharton Consulting Club. I bring over four years of consulting experience spanning the elite boutique ClearView Healthcare Partners to the multi-national Guidehouse. I’ve cased dozens of candidates and specialize in life sciences consulting cases, where structure, intuition, and communication really matter. I was also an interviewer at ClearView, so I know exactly how candidates are evaluated and where most people go wrong. My coaching is practical, honest, and tailored to you whether you’re trying to nail your first case, polish your fit stories, or turn “almost there” feedback into a real offer. Book a call with me and let’s get started on your consulting journey.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Alex Shushunov, a former McKinsey consultant and current Product Manager at Supernal. With over 14 years of experience in aerospace and defense, I have successfully led diverse, multi-component teams in challenging environments. As an MBA graduate from the University of Michigan, I have focused exclusively on serving clients in the aerospace, defense, space, and aviation sectors. I have advised senior leadership on strategic growth, operational excellence, transformation and implementation, commercial excellence, supply chain optimization, and project/program management. While working at both Accenture and McKinsey, I was an interviewer as well as a campus and veteran recruiting lead. Over the past 5 years, I've coached over 100+ people on consulting case interview prep with a high rate of success. I know what exactly what consulting firms are looking for, so let me help you get there!

Welcome to my profile! As a former Consultant at Boston Consulting Group, I bring firsthand experience in the consulting industry, having supported recruiting efforts through mock interviews and coffee chats. I recruiting for consulting while at the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business for undergrad, and I am currently a Wharton MBA Candidate. I specialize in helping clients navigate the consulting application process. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and craft a personalized plan to achieve your consulting career goals!

As close to the real final round experience as you can possibly get! Leveraging real final round prep cases utilized in prior cycles, you will get authentic final round mock practice (with case, behaviorals, or both), as well as detailed, line-by-line feedback on what went well vs. what didn't, how you would have scored if it was a real interview, and actionable and specific advice on how to improve on any development areas. As an Associate Partner at Bain & Co., I've been leading final round interviews for Associate Consultant and Consultant roles for the past ~7 years, and I know exactly how consulting firms think about their selection process, and how you can stand out in a competitive field. I know how transformative a career in consulting can be. I also know firsthand how difficult and stressful it can be to go through the interview process, which is becoming more competitive each year. Getting an offer at a premier consulting firm takes more than just dozens of practice consulting cases - understanding exactly what the firms are looking for, and how to hit exactly those points - can be the difference between success and failure. I look forward to helping you start your career in consulting!

◆ Former McKinsey Associate Partner and Final Round Interviewer who sat on Decision Committee and had direct responsibility for hiring decisions as recently as Q4 2025 ◆ Coached 100+ candidates from both target and non-target schools to successful outcomes at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and adjacent top-tier firms ◆ Personally received offers from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG ◆ Earned McKinsey’s top performance rating (top ~5% firmwide) for 5 consecutive years ◆ Managed, coached, and formally reviewed 150+ consultants, giving a firsthand view into what interviewers look for when identifying long-term, top-quartile performers Seven years ago, I built the interview toolkit that helped me earn offers at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Since then, I’ve refined that toolkit using my insider perspective as both a final-round interviewer, evaluator, and people leader -- continuously adding, pruning, and sharpening it into a highly targeted, repeatable system that works. Today, I systematically train candidates on this program, coaching them to think and communicate the way MBB interviewers expect: structured, concise, and decision-oriented. I work with candidates across the full recruiting spectrum, from high-leverage, last-mile prep for those nearing final rounds, to end-to-end interview partnerships covering casing, fit/PEI, resume positioning, and interviewer psychology. Clients frequently describe my feedback as direct and precise, but warm and supportive. I won’t sugarcoat readiness, and I won’t let vague thinking or unclear communication slide, but I’m deeply invested in each candidate’s success and fully bought into helping them perform at their best when it matters most. If you’re looking for interviewer-calibrated feedback, structured skill development, and coaching grounded in how MBB decisions are actually made, I’d be excited to partner with you.