Emily H.
5.0
McKinsey Interviewer, Recruiting Lead | Insider to MBB hiring | 200+ cases
Studied at University of Chicago
Worked at McKinsey & Company
Available tomorrow at 12:00 PM UTC
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Emily's Management Consulting Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Case Team Leader
10+ people coached for Management Consulting
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Emily has helped clients get into these companies:
As a McKinsey interviewer for 2 years, I possess a deep understanding of what consulting firms look for in candidates, how the recruitment process works, and the common pitfalls that applicants often encounter. Throughout my career, I have primarily focused on working with banks and consumer-facing products, engaging in projects that encompass traditional consulting strategy as well as new product launches. This diverse exposure has allowed me to develop a comprehensive perspective on the industry, enabling me to guide aspiring consultants effectively. In addition to my hands-on experience, I have taken on the role of a mentor and coach for over 30 individuals navigating the management consulting interview process and beyond. I provide guidance not only on how to succeed in interviews but also on determining whether management consulting is the right fit for each individual. My coaching style is characterized by candor and directness, as I believe in providing honest feedback to foster growth and improvement. However, I also bring a human lens to my approach, valuing the importance of personal well-being and mental health alongside professional success. What sets me apart as a coach is my non-traditional background in visual arts, which initially made me believe that breaking into the consulting industry was an impossible feat. Despite initial setbacks, including interview mishaps and limited networking opportunities, I persevered and found success. As a strong introvert myself, I understand the challenges and doubts that aspiring consultants may face. My aim is to provide a relatable perspective and guidance, empowering individuals with strategies to thrive in the field while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. My recent experience in consulting ensures that I am up-to-date with the latest trends, particularly in the ever-evolving post-pandemic economic landscape.
Emily can help with:
LinkedIn Review
Case Interview Prep
Promotion Strategy
Presentations
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Frameworks
Behavioral Interview Prep
Emily also coaches for Career Development and College. View all.
About Emily
We're all more than our LinkedIn profiles, but sometimes it's hard to look past that. To some, what they know about me are my accolades: I graduated early from a top university after earning scholarships as the top female student, established my own 6-figure design agency, collaborated with the UN on meaningful artwork, wrote my own book, co-founded a startup, and am now ex-Goldman Sachs and McKinsey, working in FinTech. I was one of the privileged individuals whose LinkedIn inbox was always flooded with headhunters and coffee chat invitations. As one of the privileged individuals lucky enough to have the opportunities I landed, I want to also use my experiences to be a platform for conversations about mental wellbeing in high-achieving environments. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety at 11, involuntarily held in a mental hospital at 16 for a third attempted suicide, and asked to drop out of university at 18 due to my eating disorder condition. While speaking at multiple mental health conferences, I've also taken time off of my professional life to seek rehab and therapy, and I still don't have all the answers. My work in mental health awareness hopes that others will not need to struggle through what I have to understand our very human experiences. I use my current platform to connect with individuals who are also still trying to find the answers. Whether in my eclectic collection of working experiences or my ever-growing story with mental health, I find purpose through sharing my experiences and making the professional world a little bit more human. Professionally, I am happy to chat about any of the intersections of my experiences: prestige, consulting, finance, design, start-up, and more. Personally, I am honored to help share thoughts with you so we can both find some more answers to the questions holding us back.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I've felt alone in this great big world before. I still do, sometimes. And I hope that I can make others, even if just one individual, feel less alone out here -- in any way it may make sense.
Work Experience
Associate, Growth Strategy
Ramp
May 2023 - Present
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
June 2021 - May 2023
- Led undergraduate and office recruiting - Up for EM/manager promotion at time of leave - Transferred from Chicago to NYC office - Led the North America BA cohort
Emily was also given offers to work at
Goldman Sachs
Education
University of Chicago
Bachelor's, Economics, Visual Arts
2018 - 2021
- Graduated in 3 years - Awarded scholarships as the top female student
Emily was also personally admitted to
University of California, Berkeley
Brown University
University of California, Los Angeles
Duke University
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
University of California, San Diego
Emory University
Cornell University
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Overall Rating
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Knowledge
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Value
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Responsiveness
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Supportiveness
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Emily has helped clients get into these companies: