John Buchner
Management consulting career coach and former McKinsey manager
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Pittsburgh |
| Credentials | MBA, Michigan Ross School of Business |
John Buchner is a career coach who helps professionals land jobs at top management consulting firms. He is a former McKinsey Engagement Manager and U.S. Marine Corps Captain. He coaches case interviews, behavioral interviews, resumes and cover letters. He holds an MBA from Michigan's Ross School of Business and works from Pittsburgh.
What John helps with
John helps people move into management consulting and get ready for competitive hiring processes. He also works on how clients tell their career story.
- Preparing for case interviews
- Preparing for behavioral interviews
- Writing a stronger resume
- Refining a cover letter
- Career strategy for consulting roles
- Explaining your value clearly in a competitive hiring process
- Applying to top consulting firms
Who John works with
John works with professionals who want to enter or move up in management consulting. His clients are going through competitive hiring processes at consulting firms and need help with interviews, resumes and career strategy.
Background and qualifications
John served as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he led due diligence, operational turnarounds and performance-improvement programs for private equity and Fortune 500 clients. Before that he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Transportation Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer and Lead Logistician. He led logistics across 9 countries and supported 2,000 Marines. He earned an MBA at Michigan's Ross School of Business.
John Buchner pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
- Message chat before booking
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The CoachVouch take
A former McKinsey Engagement Manager and Marine Corps Captain who coaches people trying to break into consulting.
Best for professionals preparing for case interviews and applications at top consulting firms.
Common questions
How much does John Buchner charge?
Coaching with John runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does John Buchner help with?
John Buchner helps with preparing for case interviews, preparing for behavioral interviews, writing a stronger resume and refining a cover letter.
Is John Buchner certified?
John Buchner lists: MBA, Michigan Ross School of Business.
Can John help with case interview prep?
Yes. John coaches case interview prep and behavioral interview prep. He also helps with resumes and cover letters for consulting applications.
How do I contact John Buchner?
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