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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.
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.
Undergrad Consulting Resume
Undergrad Rising Senior Resume - Secured interviews at Bain, BCG, McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, Accenture
Undergrad McKinsey Business Analyst Resume
Finance undergraduate secured a McKinsey full-time offer. After McKinsey, they transitioned to Private Equity.
Nail the Consulting Case Interview
Cracking the consulting case interview is one of the biggest challenges in landing an offer at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG—but with the right strategy and mindset, you can stand out from the competition. In this panel, expert Leland coaches Casey L. (BCG consultant, Andrew H. (Associate Partner @ Bain), and Alan W. (former McKinsey Engagement Manager) will share insider insights from both sides of the interview table. You’ll learn what top firms are really testing for, how to structure your approach, and how to deliver confident, polished answers under pressure.
Stress Management
Get practical, actionable strategies used by top-tier consultants to proactively manage project pressures and maintain mental resilience.
Long-Term Career Paths
Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.
Double Your Learnings from Each Case
If you're not reviewing your cases, you're losing out on half of your learning! Use these tips to get the most out of mock case interviews.
Intro to Sustainability and Career Management
Shift your mindset from short-term survival to building a consulting career that's both high-impact and personally sustainable for years to come.
Personal Capacity and Stretch
Learn how to accurately gauge your workload limits and push for growth without crossing the line into chronic burnout.
Five-Step Motion for Effective PD Chats
Use this simple framework to prepare for performance discussions, articulate your value, and steer the conversation toward your desired outcomes.
Intro to Keys to Success on The Job
Get a high-level overview of the non-negotiable behaviors and mindset shifts required to excel in a demanding consulting environment.
Seeking and Applying Feedback Effectively
Transform vague critiques into actionable insights and build a clear plan for closing skill gaps that are holding you back.
Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies
Learn the distinction between these critical relationships and develop a strategy for building a network that advocates for your advancement.
Intro to Professional Development and Growth
Learn how to move past the ambiguity of performance reviews and take ownership of your long-term skill development and growth trajectory.
Understanding the Formal PD Cycle
Decipher the annual review process, from goal-setting to calibration, to strategically position yourself for promotion and recognition.
Key Skills to Master in Your First Year as an Associate or Consultant
Learn the specific problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills you must demonstrate to earn a top-tier performance rating.
Are you worth that referral?
Understand what consultants risk when they refer you. Learn how to build relationships that make them confident in putting their name behind yours.
Referrals win when resumes look the same
Learn why you need to start networking early. Discover how it helps you understand the firm and stand out when everyone's resume looks identical.
