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.

Practice Case Studies (for Management Consultants)

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

From Penn Engineering to McKinsey and Amazon

See how this UPenn engineering grad crafted a winning resume for a Business Analyst Digital Practice role at McKinsey and Software Development Engineer offer from Amazon.

Application Tracker

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

How-To Industry Deep Dive

Get the inside scoop on your target industry! Learn how to conduct expert-level research for job applications, career changes, and more.

Management Consulting Resume Template

A structured, MBB-style resume template designed for aspiring strategy consultants.

Casing Preparation Plan

Step-by-step roadmap to master casing—frameworks, math, and communication skills for top consulting firms.

Successful Bain Resume (Associate Consultant Offer)

Real resume from a Bain applicant who received an offer.

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.

YodaPhone Case Study: How to Fix a Failing Digitization Project

Learn how to fix a project that's over budget and behind schedule. Analyze the YodaPhone case and determine where to cut scope.

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.

Practice Case Study: BCG Analysis for AeroView

See how BCG helps AeroView choose between two satellite fleet options—balancing cost, flexibility, and market opportunity.

Case Interviews: 7 Basic Frameworks Cheat Sheet

A quick-reference cheat sheet with 7 essential case interview frameworks. This simple, go-to guide covers the foundational structures every candidate should know—perfect for keeping in your back pocket as you practice and prep.

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!