Leland+ for Management Consulting

Breaking into Social Impact Consulting: Ask Me Anything

Curious about careers in social impact consulting? In this AMA-style session, expert Leland coach and experienced consultant Matthew M. will answer your questions about breaking into the field, building relevant skills, and navigating the recruiting process. You’ll learn what firms look for, how to position your background, and strategies to stand out in applications and interviews. Bring your questions and leave with actionable insights to jumpstart your path in social impact consulting.

Pathways to Successful Consulting Recruiting

​Join us for a consulting recruiting workshop led by Leland coach Ian G, an ex-BCG + Stern Alum who aced all 8 of his strategy consulting interviews and has now gone on to help 500+ candidates land their dream consulting job. In this session, Ian will lay out the entire preparation pathway for how you can set yourself up for success when applying to consulting firms.

LinkedIn Cribsheet

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

Oops!: How to recover and still ace the case

We've all been there - the case is going well, but you hit a wall or make a mistake, and suddenly things seem to be going downhill. Don’t panic - great candidates make mistakes all the time. What separates the pass from the fail is how smoothly you recover. In this webinar, we’ll break down exactly how to bounce back when things go sideways in a case. You’ll learn how to: - Recognize when you’ve veered off track (before the interviewer does) - Correct mistakes confidently without derailing the conversation - Manage nerves and avoid the “spiral” effect after a slip-up - Turn errors into moments that impress interviewers with poise and clarity - Use "zero defect" strategies to prevent common errors We’ll walk through real examples of common case pitfalls — and model what strong recoveries sound like. By the end, you’ll have a practical playbook for staying composed, regaining momentum, and delivering a strong finish even when the start wasn’t perfect. If you’ve ever thought “welp, I blew it,” this session is for you. Come learn how to turn your oops moments into offers.

Strategy Consultant Charting Cheat Sheet

A quick-reference cheat sheet for choosing the right consulting chart to clearly communicate strategy insights and data-driven stories.

Strategy Consultants’ Presentation Toolkit

Selling Complex Business Ideas with Better, More Powerful Charting

Consulting Resume Example

This resume is an example of a career consulting profile (pre- and post-MBA) recruiting for industry strategy & operations roles.

Unlocking Innovation in High-Context Teams

Subtle, field-tested practices to surface hidden ideas, reduce friction, and build psychological safety, with a particular focus on East Asia.

What Sets Great Cases Apart: Insights from an Ex-Mckinsey Interviewer

Great consulting candidates don’t just solve cases—they stand out in how they think, communicate, and lead the conversation. This workshop is designed to break down what truly separates strong case interviews from exceptional ones, drawing on insights from a former McKinsey interviewer. In this session, you’ll learn how interviewers evaluate structure, problem-solving approach, synthesis, and communication under pressure. We’ll cover common mistakes candidates make, what top consulting firms consistently look for, and how to elevate your case performance across interview rounds. Whether you’re building your foundation or fine-tuning for final-round interviews, you’ll leave with practical strategies and a clearer interviewer’s perspective.

Landing an MBB / Consulting Offer - From A to Z

Breaking into top consulting firms requires more than strong academics and case prep - it requires avoiding countless pitfalls, common misconceptions, and time-wasting work. In this session, Leland coach Ian G will walk you through the entire consulting recruiting and interviewing process end-to-end, providing you with the tools and tips to optimize your chances of success and minimize time wasted. As an ex-BCG consultant Ian brings a proven track record, having aced all 8 of his consulting interviews, with a 95% success rate helping candidates land consulting offers over the past 5 years. After this session you’ll leave with a clear, structured playbook for what to focus on at each stage of the journey - from building the right profile and networking effectively to get offers all the way to mastering case and behavioral interviews to convert interviews into offers.

Management Consulting Week 2026 Kickoff

Kick off Leland’s Management Consulting Week with a high-level panel focused on what actually matters in consulting recruiting. This session will cover the key do’s and don’ts throughout the process, how strong candidates differentiate themselves, and the most common mistakes that derail otherwise competitive applicants. Panelists will break down where to focus your time, what not to miss at each stage, and how to approach consulting recruiting strategically from start to finish. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your approach, this kickoff will help you prioritize effectively and set a strong foundation for the rest of the week.

Mock McKinsey PEI with 2 McKinsey Alums

Join this live mock McKinsey Personal Experience Interview led by two former McKinsey consultants who have interviewed and evaluated real candidates. You’ll see exactly how strong PEI answers are structured, what interviewers listen for, and where candidates commonly lose points. This session will help you understand how to tell clear, compelling stories that demonstrate leadership, impact, and fit with McKinsey’s values.

Breaking into MBB as an Underdog

Breaking into MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) is challenging even if you're at an Ivy League School with a top GPA and you start preparing for interviews six months in advance. But imagine trying to break in from a non-target school with a sub-3.5 GPA, having never heard of a case interview until two months before the application deadline. In this event, you'll hear Matt's story overcoming those exact circumstances to land a Bain Associate Consultant Internship. And you'll hear from Jeremy, his Leland coach, who helped him navigate the entire application process and put in place a strategy to overcome obstacles that most candidates see as insurmountable. If you feel like an underdog, or don't know how to you could possibly land an MBB offer, come to this event to revitalize your belief and learn the exact steps you need to take to get there.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid in "Tell Me About a Time..."

For anyone about to recruit for management consulting, you know behaviorals are integral to every round of the process. It should be easy to talk about yourself and your own experiences, right? With the right prep it certainly can be! These are often some of the most telling questions for an interviewer, so making sure you have sharp answers ready to go while avoiding these common pitfalls will set you up for success!

How to build MECE and Customized Frameworks

Strong case performance depends on your ability to build clear, MECE, and customized frameworks, not memorized templates. In this session, Karthik R., an ex-BCG Project Leader and interviewer and former President of Consulting Prep at both Wharton and UT Austin, will teach a foundations-first approach to frameworking that top firms actually reward. Drawing on his experience helping 200+ candidates earn offers at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Deloitte, and Accenture, Karthik will break down how to structure problems from scratch, tailor frameworks to the case context, and integrate quantitative and qualitative thinking into a coherent storyline. You will also learn how interviewers evaluate frameworks and how small improvements in clarity and logic can dramatically raise your case scores.

Leaving an Impression: Telling a Compelling Story for the McKinsey PEI

The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview is designed to uncover how you lead, handle conflict, and drive impact, and your storytelling makes all the difference. This session will teach you how to craft clear, compelling PEI stories that demonstrate ownership, resilience, and results while staying authentic and concise. You’ll learn how interviewers evaluate responses, how to structure stories for maximum impact, and how to avoid common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong experiences.

Sample Resume Metrics

Adding metrics and quantifiable data to your résumé demonstrates your tangible impact and value to potential MBA programs. Use this original list of metrics to clearly highlight your accomplishments.

Sample Resume Bullet Points

This guide includes a set of résumé bullet points designed to showcase a wide range of skills and industries. Each bullet uses a strong action verb and highlights a quantifiable outcome.

Ask Me Anything: Behind the screening curtain at MBB

Step behind the screening curtain of MBB with Alison L., a seasoned expert in strategic talent acquisition. With 15 years of experience between MBB, Alison has scaled and led global talent teams at McKinsey and Bain and served as a knowledge expert in BCG's global health care practice. These experiences have provided her some unique insights into their cultures and what they seek in candidates. Whether you're exploring a career in management consulting or preparing for interviews, this AMA session is your chance to gain insider knowledge and guidance.

Resume Best Practices: Tips to Take Your CV From Meh to Magnifico!

After 15+ years of reviewing more applicant resumes than I care to count as a recruiter/hiring manager/talent leader at McKinsey and Bain, these are the core tips I coach my clients to always consider when crafting their CV.