Management Consulting Coaches

I have helped over 100 students with consulting interview preparation, resume and LinkedIn reviews, and academic applications (deferred MBA programs, fellowships, etc.). I have specifically found a great deal of success in MBB interview prep, helping over 25 students secure MBB offers at a 93% offer rate. My coaching style is highly human-centric and personalized, as I use behavioral health techniques to train students on how to channel their brightness with concision, clarity, and creativity. In terms of credentials, I have been a Scholarship Admissions Interviewer at USC, the President of 180 Degrees Consulting at USC, a Co-Founder of the USC Consulting Consortium, a Founding USC Recruiting Lead at McKinsey & Company, and the CEO of Blue Modern Advisory, a Professional Mentorship startup.

As a Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Career Coach, I have a wealth of experience helping students and young professionals break into the competitive world of management consulting. In my time at SEO, I have helped numerous clients secure offers from top firms such as McKinsey, Bain, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG. In addition to my coaching experience, I have a strong background in the industry. I worked as a management consultant for 5 years before graduate school and developed a strong network of contacts in the industry, which can be invaluable for my clients as they seek out opportunities.

I have extensive interviewing experience, including giving cases, from throughout my professional career. These include MBA admissions interviews, MBB consulting interviews, and behavioral interviews in a variety of forms. I have also given countless mock interviews and have experience giving very detailed, nuanced feedback and tips to help candidates find immediate growth opportunities. More specifically, prior to Booth, I interviewed >100 of people during my time at Cornerstone Research, where I ended my time as the Head of Recruiting for the Boston office for the 2015 season. While at Booth, I conducted MBA Admissions interviews for applicants. With respect to management consulting, I was selected as a BCG MBA fellow prior to starting at Booth and successfully navigated the summer internship recruiting process to be a Bain Summer Associate. Since then, I have given numerous live interviews on behalf of Bain as well as helped countless students while at Booth and at Bain learn how to case successfully. I am really excited to start working with more prospective MBA applicants and management consultants navigate the interview process. From helping to craft behavioral interview answers to learning case frameworks to running practice cases, I am excited to work with you to address your particular needs and feedback areas.

I've guided several businesses through the early stages of revenue growth. From establishing validation of their idea, identifying their ICP and strategizing on their go-to-market game plan, don't make the same mistakes that other companies have had to. Once this foundation is set, the work of building structured and scalable teams, systems and processes is next. Tools and tech stacks are then introduced, but require fundamental understanding of how they're going to be used at scale. Then comes tailored and impactful messaging, scripts and collateral. Once we have sales opportunities to start the funnel and pipeline, I will ensure efficiency throughout the customer journey with sales, and beyond into implementation and customer success. Strategy building and training on growth and expansion efforts round out the revenue cycle. This process scales as the business grows. My experience as a founder and mastering this process through various companies in SaaS, serving 10+ industries has solidified the process, the roadmap and the outcome.

My qualifications: >6 years working at Bain (Internship, 3 years pre MBA, 3 years post MBA) >Was part of Bain's Chicago Booth MBA campus recruiting team and BYU undergrad campus recruiting team >Have done hundreds of case interviews and have been in countless Bain meetings discussing which candidates we want to interview and hire >Love helping others achieve their goals >Grew up very shy and awkward with a speech impediment so not naturally an: outgoing networker, confident communicator, or good at thinking on my feet (all valuable skills you need to have or learn for consulting recruiting/interviews) >My mom thinks I'm above average

As someone who just recently went through the consulting recruiting process (in 2025), I know exactly what advice is still good and what guidance is outdated. After running 150+ cases, I understand what case interview performances equate to a life-changing offer. I also know how you can get there while investing much less time. Wherever you are in your casing confidence, I can take your abilities to the next level!

I have been with BCG since 2022 and was promoted to Consultant in 2024. Prior to joining BCG, I gained significant experience preparing for and applying to interviews with top consulting firms, including McKinsey, Bain, BCG, LEK, Deloitte, and others. This journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the highly competitive consulting recruitment process. Over the years, I have successfully coached several candidates to excel in case interviews, build strong networks, and adopt a strategic approach to breaking into management consulting. I believe the keys to success are the following: (1) Practice – Casing is a skill that requires consistent practice, repetition, and the ability to recognize patterns. Building this muscle is essential. (2) Readiness to Learn – Coachability, diligence, and enthusiasm are traits that help candidates stand out and demonstrate their potential. (3) Grit – The candidates who secure offers are those who maintain focus and resilience, navigating both setbacks and wins with determination and mental toughness.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, I bring extensive experience in delivering digitally-enabled, consumer-centric transformations across industries. During my tenure at McKinsey, I was rapidly promoted to Associate Partner and led the LGBTQ affinity network for McKinsey Canada, showcasing my leadership and commitment to diversity. My expertise lies in strategic initiatives, business strategy, and go-to-market strategies, which I have honed through various executive roles, including Chief Growth Officer and President, Canadian Retail. I am passionate about helping aspiring consultants master the case interview process and develop comprehensive application strategies. Let's connect so I can help you prep and be ready to pursue your aspirations in Management Consulting!

Super excited to now offer management consulting prep! I have been assisting others apply to MBB roles for 5 years and have secured over 20 job offers across MBB, Big 4, and boutique firms. My proven case AND behavioral interview prep will ensure you are well prepared for recruiting processes and interviews by ensuring we cover everything these firms are looking for. I bring real MBB experience with 3.5+ years at BCG with actual interview/evaluation experience. Looking forward to meeting you all!

What's up, I'm John Kreider! I'm a first generation college student and former Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company. I have personally done over 100 cases and given hundred more, helping dozens of students get offers at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. I've also gotten others hired from industry, which is an uncommon strength. I was a part of Bain's recruiting team and started 1GEN at Bain (now called "First at Bain"), the affinity group for first generation college students/those from low-income backgrounds (FGLI). My biggest value is that I go beyond case interview prep and instead focus on how to 1) get the interview, 2) nail the soft skills, and 3) case interview perfectly.