1:1 interview coaching with Kanay

Got an interview or assessment centre coming up? Let’s get you ready.

Practical, personal preparation for students, graduates and early-career professionals. From mock interviews and case studies to group exercises and assessment centres, I’ll help you practise what matters and give you honest, focused feedback.

Qualified actuary · 8+ years across M&G, JPMorgan, Standard Life & WTW · Experience interviewing candidates
Kanay
You’ll always work directly with me.
01 — Why GraduMate?

Someone in your corner — with real corporate experience.

I’m a qualified actuary with 8+ years of experience across M&G, JPMorgan, Standard Life and WTW. I’ve spent my career in demanding corporate environments, going through competitive interview processes myself and gaining experience on both sides of the interview table.

I’ve worked in, and helped candidates secure roles across, a wide range of financial and professional services fields, including consulting, asset management, insurance and reinsurance, audit, commercial finance, accounting, deal structuring and sales.

I started GraduMate because good interview preparation shouldn’t feel generic. I want you to have someone who understands what interviewers are actually listening for, takes the time to understand your experience and gives you clear feedback you can use straight away.

Every GraduMate session is run by me. No hand-offs. No one-size-fits-all programme. Just focused 1:1 preparation for the interview or assessment centre in front of you.

My aim is simple: you should leave knowing exactly what to keep doing, what to change and what to practise before the real interview.

Kanay Makadia, FIA · Qualified Actuaryin View my LinkedIn →
02 — What we’ll work on

Less theory.
More practice.

“The goal isn’t to memorise perfect answers. It’s to know your story well enough to handle the real conversation.”
01

Prepare

I’ll understand the role, the interview stage and what you’re most concerned about so our time is focused.

02

Practise

We’ll work through realistic interview questions, case studies and assessment-centre scenarios — including the follow-up probing and group dynamics that often catch candidates out.

03

Feedback

I’ll tell you what is working, what isn’t landing and the practical “easy wins” that can strengthen your answers.

04

Refine

We’ll repeat and improve until your answers feel clearer, more natural and more convincing — without sounding scripted.

03 — Coaching options

Choose what you need.

Start by arranging a free 15-minute introductory call. Tell me what you’re preparing for and where you want help. I’ll explain how I can support you, and you can decide which option feels right — with no obligation to book.

Mock Interview

A focused tune-up
£65

One 60-minute session for realistic interview practice, direct feedback and clear actions to take away.

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Interview Accelerator

Most popular
£120

Two 60-minute sessions: build and test your answers, then return to refine them after putting the feedback into practice.

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Interview Intensive

More time to build
£175

Three 60-minute sessions for candidates who want deeper preparation across their story, examples and interview technique.

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CV Review

£50

Send me your CV and the type of role you’re targeting. I’ll review and edit it with practical recommendations, then include a 15-minute follow-up call to talk through the changes.

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Not ready to commit?

Arrange a free 15-minute chat.

Send me a few details below and let me know when you’re generally free. I’ll get back to you personally so we can agree a convenient time for a quick call.

No sales pitch. No obligation to book anything afterwards.

15 minutes is enough to see whether I’m the right person to help — and whether GraduMate is right for you.

I’ll reply personally to agree a time that works for both of us. Your details will only be used to respond to your GraduMate enquiry.

04 — Questions you might have

Before we chat…

Who is GraduMate for?

University students, graduates and professionals in the first few years of their career preparing for internships, graduate schemes and competitive corporate roles.

Do I need to know which package I want?

No. That’s one reason I offer the free 15-minute call. We can discuss your interview and you can decide afterwards whether any of the coaching options are right for you.

Will you write my interview answers for me?

No — and I don’t think that would help you. I’ll help you identify stronger examples, structure your thinking and communicate your experience more effectively, while keeping the answers authentically yours.

Are the sessions online?

Yes. Sessions are designed to be run online, making it easy to practise from wherever you are.

Are your employers connected to GraduMate?

No. GraduMate is an independent coaching service. References to organisations I’ve worked for describe my professional experience only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.