David Germann
Career and MBA admissions coach with Google HR background
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Job searchInterview coachingSalary negotiationConsulting and finance recruitingMBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsLeadership development |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Kellogg School of Management |
David Germann is a career coach who helps people with job searches, interviews, pay negotiation, and MBA admissions. He spent 9 years in Google People Operations. He worked in compensation, as a recruiter, and as a strategic HR partner to Google leaders. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. He now works as Lead People Partner at Neuralink.
What David helps with
David helps people land a new job with a strong pay package. He also gives advice on applying to top MBA programs.
- Negotiating salary, equity, and sign-on bonuses
- Preparing for job interviews
- Understanding how recruiters and hiring managers think
- Landing a new job
- Applying to top-5 MBA programs
Background and qualifications
David spent 9 years in Google People Operations. He began in compensation as an analyst from 2015 to 2017. There he modeled and negotiated new hire and transfer offers. He then worked as a recruiter with hiring managers and candidates. He also served as a strategic HR partner who advised Google leaders on many HR topics. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor's degree in business management. Since 2022 he has worked as a people consultant and then Lead People Partner at Neuralink.
David Germann pricing
David Germann reviews
David Germann has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
David negotiated real offer packages at Google and has sat on the recruiting side of the table.
Best for job seekers who want help with interviews and pay negotiation, or applicants aiming for top MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does David Germann charge?
Coaching with David runs $60 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David Germann help with?
David Germann helps with negotiating salary, equity, and sign-on bonuses, preparing for job interviews, understanding how recruiters and hiring managers think and landing a new job.
Does David Germann have reviews?
David Germann has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is David Germann certified?
David Germann lists: MBA, Kellogg School of Management.
How do I contact David Germann?
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