David Dever
Management consulting interview coach and former Bain case team manager
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Sales coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MBA, Stanford |
David Dever is a management consulting coach who helps candidates win offers at top firms like Bain, BCG, and McKinsey. He spent 4.5 years at Bain and led case teams for 2 of those years. He interviewed candidates and sat in hiring committee rooms where final offer decisions were made. He holds a Stanford MBA and earned offers from all three firms himself. He later returned to the medical device industry.
What David helps with
David helps candidates prepare for consulting recruiting at top firms. He works on both case skills and behavioral answers.
- Case interview prep
- Behavioral interview prep
- Structuring problems clearly
- Stronger synthesis in answers
- Knowing what interviewers listen for
- Avoiding common interview traps
- Presentations
Who David works with
David coaches candidates from several hiring pipelines. He has interviewed people from undergrad, MBA, advanced degree, and experienced hire backgrounds. His clients are aiming for offers at top consulting firms.
Background and qualifications
David is a former Bain Senior Manager with 4.5 years at the firm. For 2 of those years he was a case team manager who led teams and trained consultants. He worked in the Seattle, San Francisco, and Brussels offices. He interviewed candidates in undergrad, MBA, advanced degree, and experienced hire pipelines. He also joined hiring committee decisions. Before his Stanford MBA, he worked in clinical, customer-facing medical device roles. That included 2 years leading sales training in cardiovascular devices. He has since returned to medtech.
David Dever pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Consulting offer coaching packages
- Message before booking
David Dever reviews
David Dever has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He made offer decisions in Bain hiring committees, so he knows what interviewers weigh at the final stage.
Best for candidates targeting Bain, BCG, or McKinsey who want direct feedback from a former interviewer.
Common questions
How much does David Dever charge?
Coaching with David runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David Dever help with?
David Dever helps with case interview prep, behavioral interview prep, structuring problems clearly and stronger synthesis in answers.
Does David Dever coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does David Dever have reviews?
David Dever has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is David Dever certified?
David Dever lists: MBA, Stanford.
Has David sat on the hiring side at Bain?
Yes. He interviewed candidates across several pipelines and was in the hiring committee rooms where final offer decisions were made.
Which candidate types does David interview coach?
He has interviewed undergrad, MBA, advanced degree, and experienced hire candidates.
How do I contact David Dever?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with David and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" on any coach to add them to your intro request.
Adam
Adam is a career coach who helps aspiring consultants with interviews, CVs and career moves. He spent 6 years at BCG as a Principal in London, mostly in the Private Equity practice on tech and software. He ran interviews there and led graduate recruitment for London for 3 years. He has read over 2000 CVs. Today he works as a product manager in AI and tech, and he coaches people moving from consulting into private equity or tech.
Adam B
Adam B is a career and admissions coach who helps MBA and Master's applicants, and people breaking into consulting, banking and private equity. He spent seven years at Citi in EMEA, then earned an MBA at London Business School as a Merit Scholar. He now works in post-merger integration at Accenture. He coaches candidates worldwide and speaks Arabic. He has deep experience with international applicants, including many women from the Gulf and emerging markets.
Adam Q.
Adam Q. is a case interview coach who helps people get into management consulting and grow as consultants. He is a former senior manager at Bain and a former Principal at AT Kearney. He also worked as an Associate Partner at OC&C. He sat on recruiting teams at all three firms, and he interviewed more than 100 candidates on campuses such as Harvard, INSEAD and LBS. He is now a freelance consultant based in Europe.
Adrian C.
Adrian C. is a career coach and mentor who helps people get into consulting and grow in their roles. He is a former BCG Associate Director who built digital and data platform strategies for public and private groups in Saudi Arabia. He sat on the BCG interviewing team, so he knows case interviews from the inside. He has reviewed CVs for dozens of candidates, from entry level to experienced hires. He works from the United Arab Emirates.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.