David Wilkinson
Consulting recruiting and case interview coach, former Bain manager
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Credentials | MBA, Harvard Business School (2016); BS in Finance, George Washington University, magna cum laude (2008) |
David Wilkinson is a career coach who helps people break into top management consulting firms. He spent over six years at Bain & Company, where he led consulting teams and worked with Fortune 500 executives. He has run 400+ case interviews and has hired candidates directly. His clients have landed offers at McKinsey, Bain, BCG and other top firms. He left Bain in 2022 to coach full time.
What David helps with
David helps people get consulting offers, whether it is a first job or a career pivot. He works on case interviews, behavioral interviews and the story a candidate tells recruiters.
- Preparing for case interviews
- Preparing for behavioral interviews
- Building a clear career narrative for recruiters
- Showing transferable skills when changing careers
- Recruiting for McKinsey, Bain and BCG
- Running mock cases at any experience level
Who David works with
David works with first-time job seekers and people changing careers who want to enter consulting. He has packages for beginners with 0 to 5 mock cases done, for intermediate candidates with 5 to 25, and for advanced candidates with more than 25.
How David works
David sorts his case interview coaching by how many mock cases a client has done. The levels are beginner (0 to 5), intermediate (5 to 25) and advanced (25 and up). He helps clients shape their story, point out skills that carry over from past work, and present it in a way that fits what recruiters at top consulting firms look for.
Background and qualifications
David graduated magna cum laude in Finance from George Washington University in 2008. He began in banking at Lehman Brothers, then Morgan Stanley. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School in 2016 and then spent over six years at Bain & Company. There he was a consultant, Case Team Leader and Manager, and led teams that gave strategy advice to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 firms. His work covered go-to-market strategy, commercial excellence and mergers and acquisitions. He left in 2022 to coach.
David Wilkinson pricing
Programs and services
- Case interview packages by experience level
- Getting started consulting offer package
- Custom hourly coaching
- Free intro call
David Wilkinson reviews
David Wilkinson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 17 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a former Bain Case Team Leader and Manager who has run 400+ case interviews and hired candidates himself.
Best for candidates who want an offer from McKinsey, Bain, BCG or another top consulting firm.
Common questions
How much does David Wilkinson charge?
Coaching with David runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Wilkinson help with?
David Wilkinson helps with preparing for case interviews, preparing for behavioral interviews, building a clear career narrative for recruiters and showing transferable skills when changing careers.
Does David Wilkinson have reviews?
David Wilkinson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 17 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is David Wilkinson certified?
David Wilkinson lists: MBA, Harvard Business School (2016); BS in Finance, George Washington University, magna cum laude (2008).
Does David Wilkinson help people changing careers into consulting?
Yes. He coaches first-time applicants and career changers. He helps them build a clear story and show skills that carry over.
Which firms has David Wilkinson's coaching led to offers at?
His clients have landed offers at McKinsey, Bain, BCG and other top-tier firms.
How do I contact David Wilkinson?
Send David a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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