Gautam Kathuria
Management consulting interview coach, Bain London and IESE MBA
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
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| Credentials | IESE MBA; Post Graduate Diploma, Ashoka University; GMAT 740 |
Gautam Kathuria is a management consulting coach who helps people break into top consulting firms. He is an IESE MBA student who interned at Bain London and returns there full time. Before his MBA he worked in Indian government consulting and policy research, and he led a program team at Zomato. He came into consulting by a non-standard route. He has coached 5 people through consulting recruitment.
What Gautam helps with
Gautam helps people who want to get into top consulting firms, especially those coming from non-standard backgrounds. He works on the story, the cases and the confidence needed to get an offer.
- Tightening your personal story for applications
- Structuring cases
- Case interview prep
- Case math
- Building confidence for interviews
- Breaking into consulting from a non-standard background
- Preparing applications for top consulting firms
Who Gautam works with
Gautam works with aspiring consultants who want to join top consulting firms. He knows the path for people who do not come from a standard background, such as public sector or policy work. He has coached 5 people so far.
Background and qualifications
Gautam began his career in the public sector in India, working on policy and social impact projects. He was a Research Consultant at E&Y in 2018, then a Legislative Assistant doing policy research for the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. He later led the tech policy practice at The Dialogue, working with Big Tech, the United Nations and the Government of India. At Zomato he was a Senior Program Manager and led the government consulting vertical at Feeding India. He is now an IESE MBA student, interned at Bain London and returns full time.
Gautam Kathuria pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Coaching packages of 2 hours or more
- Coaching packages of 5 hours or more
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The CoachVouch take
He moved into Bain from a public sector and policy background rather than the usual route.
Best for applicants from non-standard backgrounds who want to get into top consulting firms.
Common questions
How much does Gautam Kathuria charge?
Coaching with Gautam runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gautam Kathuria help with?
Gautam Kathuria helps with tightening your personal story for applications, structuring cases, case interview prep and case math.
Is Gautam Kathuria certified?
Gautam Kathuria lists: IESE MBA; Post Graduate Diploma, Ashoka University; GMAT 740.
Does Gautam help with case interviews?
Yes. He coaches case interview prep and case math, and helps clients structure cases.
Has Gautam coached people before?
Yes. He has coached 5 people through the consulting recruitment process.
How do I contact Gautam Kathuria?
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