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How to Strengthen your LinkedIn Presence in 5 Minutes

With over 1 billion members and 67 million companies, LinkedIn stands as the world's largest professional network, making it an invaluable platform for your career growth. These days you need to have a strong LinkedIn presence because admissions teams and recruiters will be looking.

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.

Building a Global Career: Ask Me Anything

Are you an early to mid-career professional looking to build a global career? Join me, Matthew, for an ask-me-anything session on crafting a career that transcends borders. With an MBA from Oxford and a diverse career spanning 9 countries and multiple industries, including strategy consulting at BCG and Dalberg Advisors, finance, entrepreneurship, and international development, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate your career journey. In this event, we'll explore essential topics like career planning, professional networking, personal branding, and job search strategies. Whether you're considering full-time, freelancing or seeking to enhance your networking strategy, this session is designed to equip you with the tools and concepts to help you succeed on a global stage. RSVP now to secure your spot and take the next step in your global career development!

Sample Answer to a Leadership Question (LinkedIn Example)

This is an example response to a leadership question based on an experience with a team at LinkedIn.

Leadership Question Responses Debrief

This video debrief covers the Sample Answers to Leadership Questions, including both the college club and LinkedIn team examples.

How to Answer "Why this Company"

One of the most common interview questions is "Why do you want to work here?" In this video we will discuss what your approach and strategy should be as you answer this question in your behavioral interviews.

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.

Resume Example - Consulting, IB, and Impact Investing

See how one Harvard grad highlights their work experience from management consulting to leading a $X00M+ impact investing firm.

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.

How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"

"Tell me about yourself" is a common interview question, but there are specific signals that employers are looking for. In this video I will break down how you should approach these questions.

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.

Resume Template (With Guide)

A guided resume template that is professional, effective, and optimized to help you combat blank page syndrome.

Building Your Professional Brand

In this exercise, we will first do the work to define your brand and then create a plan to build your brand based on your definition of how you want to be perceived.

Demo: Mastering the Technical Interview

This demonstration shows how in-depth we get with research for technical interviews. This specific example looks at product management as an example, but the skills displayed can be used for any industry.

From DashMarts to BCG: A Example Resume Rooted in Strategic Execution

A resume showcasing a Wharton MBA candidate’s journey through operations, tech, and consulting—with a focus on launching products, leading teams, and scaling systems.

Audit Manager Cover Letter Example– Deloitte & PwC Experience

A seasoned audit leader outlines their impact across technical accounting, cross-functional projects, and executive collaboration.

How to Interview the Company Before You Say Yes

This guide gives you 4 practical, proven tips to cut through polished interview answers and uncover how a company really operates.

Career Planning for Recent MBAs in Healthcare

A comprehensive guide for recent MBA graduates looking to transition into the healthcare industry, with actionable steps for career advancement.

Recruiter-crafted Resume Guide & Tips

Learn what employers are looking for and build an ATS-friendly, job-winning resume to boost your interview success.

Resume Power Verbs Resource

This resource helps job seekers craft compelling, results-driven resumes by using strong and industry-relevant action words.