Jay S.
Case interview coach for management consulting candidates
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
Jay S. is an interview coach for people aiming to work in management consulting. He also works with traders and strategy and operations managers. He spent 5 years at McKinsey & Company as an Engagement Manager, in the Nairobi and Amsterdam offices. He now works in airline strategy at Etihad. While at McKinsey he interviewed and coached over 100 candidates and led case coaching workshops for applicants.
What Jay helps with
Jay helps candidates prepare for consulting interviews, with a focus on practice cases and personal experience interview questions.
- Practicing consulting case interviews
- Preparing for personal experience interview questions
- Getting feedback from a manager's point of view
- Preparing for McKinsey style cases
- Building confidence before interviews
Who Jay works with
Jay works with management consultants, traders, and strategy and operations managers. Many of his clients are candidates preparing for consulting interviews.
Background and qualifications
Jay is a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. He worked in the Nairobi and Amsterdam offices for 5 years and specialized in energy, sustainability and economic development. At McKinsey he took part in recruiting. He interviewed and coached more than 100 candidates and led case coaching workshops for prospective applicants. He later served as Director of Corporate Strategy at SkyTeam in Amsterdam. Since August 2024 he has been Head of Commercial Projects at Etihad in Abu Dhabi.
Jay S. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one case interview sessions
Jay S. reviews
Jay S. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 22 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former McKinsey Engagement Manager who interviewed and coached over 100 candidates while at the firm.
Best for candidates preparing for management consulting case and personal experience interviews.
Common questions
How much does Jay S. charge?
Coaching with Jay runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Jay from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jay S. help with?
Jay S. helps with practicing consulting case interviews, preparing for personal experience interview questions, getting feedback from a manager's point of view and preparing for McKinsey style cases.
Does Jay S. have reviews?
Jay S. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 22 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Has Jay coached consulting candidates before?
Yes. While at McKinsey he interviewed and coached more than 100 candidates. He also led case coaching workshops for prospective applicants.
How do I contact Jay S.?
Send Jay a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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