Leland+ for Career Coaching

Unlock your Strategic Finance / FP&A Career

​Strategic Finance and FP&A roles sit at the intersection of business strategy, operations, and financial insight—making them some of the most impactful positions within high-growth companies. In this session, you’ll learn what these careers actually look like day-to-day, the skills recruiters are seeking, and the pathways professionals take to break in and accelerate their growth. We’ll cover everything from technical modeling and forecasting to the leadership and communication skills that set top performers apart. ​The session will be led by Devanshi M., a Leland coach with extensive experience in Strategic Finance and FP&A across both high-growth startups and top firms. Drawing on her background, she’ll share proven strategies to position yourself for these roles, prepare for interviews, and build a long-term career in finance.

McKinsey BA Resume (Gov and Finance Experience)

Resume example from a campus hire who worked at McKinsey as a BA and had prior experience in government and finance

Salary Negotiation 101

A concise guide to negotiating job offers—research, tactics, etiquette, and sample scripts to boost compensation.

Business Culture Guide UK For Americans

A first overview on the particularities of British business culture

How to Network (And Enjoy It!)

What is networking all about? What do I say to make conversation with a stranger? How can I approach new contacts and make progress in my career? Networking is an essential skill to developing your career and searching for a new job, but many people struggle with putting themselves out there authentically and being able to create a genuine connection with people. In this free workshop, Career Coach Connie Ma will guide you through the three steps of networking effectively and enjoying yourself at the same time: asking questions, listening actively, and sharing about yourself. Join us, and start feeling more confident, resourceful, and excited about your next networking encounter!

September Surge Series - Get Clarity (Part 1)

The “September Surge” is when hiring heats up, and I'm here to help you land your next role faster—with less stress and more confidence. Join my 4-part webinar series on Leland to unlock proven frameworks, actionable strategies, and a live demo of a leading job search app—trusted by high-achievers worldwide. Get Clarity on What You Want Description: Kick off your job search with purpose. Learn how to define your career vision, identify your strengths, and set clear, motivating goals. We’ll share proven frameworks for self-assessment and values alignment—so you can focus your job search and feel confident about your direction.

Winning Resume/CV Bank Template

Whether you're applying to a professional position or an academic program, use this template to organize your experiences in one cohesive document.

Networking Follow-Up Strategies

The following tool is designed to offer ideas on how to follow-up with networking contacts after initial conversation to maintain relationship.

International Careers Office Hours - Ask Me Anything

Curious about launching an international career but don't know where to start? Wondering whether European, Asian, or other multinational companies offer better opportunities than traditional US corporations? Join me for bi-weekly office hours where no question is off limits. As someone who navigated from engineering graduate to CEO across three countries and 25 years of international business, I'm here to provide honest, practical guidance on everything from selecting your first international employer to preparing for overseas assignments to building the cultural intelligence that sets global leaders apart.

Job Search Reflection Guide

A structured reflection workbook that helps career-transitioning professionals clarify what they want next in their career with guided exercises.

Your Jobsearch Marketing Plan

Telling your job search where to go with your personal map

Application Tracking Template

Use this tool to keep track of your applications throughout your job search process!

Creating an Elevator Pitch

This exercise will walk you through creating an elevator pitch, tagline, and about you statement for networking.

Strategic Networking & The Hidden Job Market

Do you want to have a choice in which job offer you respond to? If you are merely responding to job openings, you are wasting a lot of time. Would you rather spend 80% of your time getting more interviews or spend the same time “ticking off a box” by sending a large amount of applications to job openings? The answer is simple. If you identify the activities that yield the highest reward, you should pursue them.

Building Your Resume

In this exercise, we will walk through the steps you can take to create a great, well-targeted resume. This exercise will take quite a bit of work, so set aside ample time – perhaps break the segments down into time blocks on your calendar.

Brand Voice Workbook

Follow this workbook to develop your brand voice and achieve career success.

LinkedIn Cribsheet

A targeted guide that helps experienced professionals rewrite their LinkedIn profiles to better reflect their value, momentum, and career direction.

Behavioral Interview Story Response Template

Use this template to document your best stories and prepare responses for common behavioral interview question topics.

Beyond Buzzwords: Leverage Your LinkedIn - Webinar

If you're looking for low key ways to use social media for your job search and career change, you'll want to attend this workshop. Whether you're pivoting careers or breaking into quant finance, I'll make it easy and walk you step-by-step how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, find roles quickly, and build your network in a new field. For over a decade, I've taught LinkedIn strategies for the job search - showing 5000+ career changers and students how to use it to get noticed in a new field - ranging from finance, tech, engineering, and consulting to marketing, education, and healthcare. This isn't a lecture. This is a walkthrough. You’ll leave with concrete tips, examples, and action steps you can implement right away.

Brand Nurturing Plan

To nurture your brand on LinkedIn or other platforms, start simple so you don’t get overwhelmed. It’s better to start simple and small so you’ll follow through.