Leland+ for Management Consulting

How to get MBB Offers

​Breaking into McKinsey, BCG, or Bain is one of the most competitive career goals out there—but with the right preparation and strategy, you can set yourself apart. In this session, expert Leland coaches and former MBB consultants Alex S. (McKinsey interviewer), Tim F. (BCG Project Leader), and Ashwin S. (Bain Manager) will walk you through exactly what it takes to land an offer. ​By the end, you’ll have a step-by-step game plan to position yourself as a top candidate and maximize your chances of landing that coveted MBB offer.

Sample Resume | Ex-McKinsey, Private Equity

This is an action-oriented resume template designed to help you stand out in competitive roles such as consulting, strategy, and finance.

McKinsey PEI - Story Development Worksheet

This worksheet helps you develop and structure a strong PEI story in three steps. First, it focuses on the key takeaways you're communicating to the interviewer about how you embody the theme in question. Then, it uses vignettes to showcase how you demonstrate the trait. Finally, it uses the pyramid principle to structure the whole story to lead with the answer.

Consulting-to-MBA: Stand out as a "Traditional" Candidate

​Consultants make up one of the largest applicant pools to top MBA programs—which means standing out is more important than ever. In this panel, Leland coaches Andy P. (Top MBA coach for 20 years), Karla M. (150+ M7 Admits, prior consultant, Harvard/Booth dual degree grad), and Ben L. (300+ M7 Admits, prior consultant, GSB grad) will share how to craft an authentic, differentiated story that sets you apart from thousands of other applicants with similar backgrounds. ​You’ll learn how to translate your consulting experience into powerful application essays, recommendations, and interviews that highlight your leadership, impact, and future goals. Whether you’re a current analyst, associate, or engagement manager preparing for a future cycle, this session will give you actionable strategies to turn a “traditional” background into a standout advantage.

Networking Tips for Management Consulting

Best practices for networking when applying for management consulting roles

Crafting a Cover Letter for BCG

See how this successful cover letter from a student at Ivey Business School helped them land an Associate position at a top firm like BCG.

Crack the Sky China Case: Airline Strategy in a Crisis

Learn to navigate a complex airline case study, with a focus on cost-cutting and long-term strategy for Sky China during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consulting Resume Basics Guide

This guide is your go-to resource for building a consulting-ready resume that gets noticed. Created with insights from MBB recruiters and industry insiders, it teaches you how to craft sharp, results-driven bullet points, highlight structured problem-solving, and present your experience with clarity and precision. Whether you're targeting top firms or boutique consultancies, this guide will help you frame your story in a way that aligns with what consulting recruiters look for—impact, analytical rigor, and leadership.

Case Tracker

Use this case tracker to stay organized throughout your job search process in consulting.

Succeeding On the Job - Before You Start

Landed the job—now what? Get the critical steps and secret strategies you need to prepare for success before you even start!

MBB Resume (Full-Time analyst roles)

Resume used to successfully secure full-time analyst/associate interviews at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG

Application Tracker

Use this application tracker to stay organized throughout your job search process in consulting.

The CV That Got Me a Kearney EU Offer!

Get an inside look at a successful CV for a top consulting job. See how to showcase your experience to land an offer from A.T. Kearney.

Practice Case Studies (for Management Consultants)

This document contains 2 practice case studies that can be used to hone your case interview skills

2025 Life Sciences Casebook

First ever management consulting casebook containing 10+ medium/hard cases focusing on life sciences/healthcare/biotech.

The McKinsey CV That Got Me an Offer

Get an inside look at a successful CV for a top consulting job. See how to showcase your experience to land an offer from McKinsey.

The CV That Gets You an AWS Cloud & Strategy Job

See a successful CV for a strategy-focused cloud developer. Learn how to highlight technical skills, project management, and business acumen!

Successful Bain Resume (Associate Consultant Offer)

Real resume from a Bain applicant who received an offer.

The CV That Got Me a BCG EU Offer!

Get an inside look at a successful CV for a top consulting job. See how to showcase your experience to land an offer from BCG.