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MBB Interview Workshop: Master the Fundamentals [5/14/2026] (Recording)

MBB interviews test a specific set of core skills, and many candidates struggle not because they lack ability, but because they haven’t fully mastered the fundamentals. This session is for candidates preparing for consulting interviews who want to build a strong foundation before moving to advanced cases. You’ll learn how to structure clear and logical frameworks, communicate your thinking effectively, and avoid the common mistakes that cost candidates offers. Join live to see how an experienced coach breaks down core case interview skills and the patterns they see across successful candidates. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get real-time guidance on your approach, with insights typically shared in 1:1 coaching sessions.

Nailing the McKinsey PEI [5/22/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to structure a Personal Experience Interview response that resonates with McKinsey evaluators, including how to select the right stories, frame leadership moments with the right level of specificity, and avoid the pacing mistakes that consistently undermine otherwise strong candidates. The focus will be on how McKinsey interviewers actually probe PEI stories and what they are listening for beneath the surface of your answer. Attending live means you can ask about your specific story or background and hear how I respond to the details of your situation, which a recording cannot replicate. I work with consulting candidates on PEI preparation regularly, and what I share here reflects the patterns I see across candidates who successfully navigate this round.

The BCG Offer Blueprint

The unfiltered insider playbook on how BCG actually evaluates candidates — from interviews to promotions to what separates offers from rejections. Written by a former BCG Partner. This document is part 1 of a 9 part Consulting Interview Resource kit.

The Consulting Recruiting Command Center

Track every application, referral, networking touchpoint, and interview in one streamlined dashboard built for consulting recruiting. This document is part 9 of a broader 9-part consulting interview resource kit.

How to choose the right Firm, Office, and Role in Consulting

Your consulting experience (and chances of getting in) are heavily influenced by the Firm, Office, and Role you choose. And nobody is talking about this. McKinsey NY is very different from McKinsey DC. A practice-affiliated consultant has a very different experience than a generalist. This course helps you understand what Firm, Office, and Role you should apply to based on your profile to have the highest chances of getting in.

How to Succeed in the MBA Admissions Process as a Consultant

Are you a consultant aiming to navigate the MBA admissions process with confidence and clarity? Join me, Bri, for an insightful session on how to succeed in the MBA admissions journey, tailored specifically for consultants. With my background as a Harvard and MIT admit, and experience at Deloitte, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities consultants face when applying to top MBA programs. During this event, we'll go over helping you articulate a clear and authentic story that stands out, even if your path feels non-traditional. Whether you're considering a traditional full-time MBA, a part-time program, or any other MBA path, this session will equip you with the tools to make your application shine.

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.

Big 10 to MBB + Big Tech: Positioning Yourself to Get Offers

This guide was written by a former Bain & Company Associate Consultant, now in a Strategy and Operations role at LinkedIn, who went through the full MBB recruiting process out of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. It covers everything that actually matters when you are trying to break into a top consulting firm or land a Big Tech strategy role from a non-target school. Inside you will find a no-nonsense breakdown of how MBB firms actually differ, what a competitive application looks like, how to build a resume that passes the ten-second scan, and the networking approach that moves the needle versus the one that wastes your time. The guide goes deep on case interview preparation, including the pyramid framework approach and what interviewers are genuinely evaluating in the room, and covers the behavioral and fit interview with the same level of honesty. The final chapter covers what transfers from consulting to Big Tech, how that recruiting process works, and how to negotiate an offer once you have one. This is not generic advice. It is based on having gone through the process recently, having sat on the other side of the table at Bain, and having made the transition to Big Tech firsthand.

Real MBB + Big Tech Resume: Bain AC to LinkedIn Strategy & Operations

This is a real resume from someone who successfully recruited into Bain & Company out of a Big 10 non-target school and subsequently landed a Strategy and Operations role at LinkedIn. It is not a template or a fabricated example. It is the exact resume used to secure these offers, formatted and structured the way MBB recruiters expect to see. Use it to understand how to frame internships and experiences with quantifiable impact, how to structure bullet points that signal analytical ability, how to present a non-linear background in a way that reads as an asset rather than a liability, and what a clean, one-page consulting resume actually looks like in practice. Whether you are preparing your application for MBB firms or targeting Big Tech strategy roles, this resource gives you a concrete, real-world benchmark to pressure test your own resume against.

Nail the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview

The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview is one of the most distinctive and challenging parts of the consulting process, and many candidates underestimate how different it is from standard behavioral interviews. This session is for candidates preparing for McKinsey who want to approach the PEI with more structure and confidence. You’ll learn how to select and refine your stories, demonstrate leadership and impact with specificity, and communicate your experiences in a way that aligns with what McKinsey evaluates.

What It Takes to Excel in Consulting Interviews

Consulting interviews test more than just problem-solving—they evaluate your communication, structured thinking, and presence under pressure. In this session, you’ll learn what top firms look for in candidates, how to approach case and behavioral questions, and the key behaviors that set strong applicants apart. We’ll break down common mistakes, share proven frameworks for answering questions, and provide actionable tips to help you prepare effectively. You’ll leave with a clear strategy to perform confidently and stand out in every stage of the consulting interview process.

How to Break into MBB Consulting [5/27/2026] (Recording)

Many candidates aim for MBB but fall short because they don’t fully understand how to navigate the process from the inside out. This session is for those looking to break into McKinsey, BCG, or Bain with a more informed and intentional approach. You’ll learn how to differentiate your background, build meaningful connections during recruiting, and approach interviews in a way that reflects how top firms assess potential. Join live to hear from a panel of experts with MBB backgrounds and ask your questions about breaking into consulting. The panelists have firsthand experience both interviewing and coaching candidates and will share the patterns they see across those who successfully land offers. Expect candid insights and practical advice similar to what’s discussed in 1:1 coaching conversations.

The Resume Formula That Gets MBB Interviews

Learn how top candidates structure bullets, quantify impact, and position experience to pass the brutal MBB resume screen. This document is part 5 of a broader 9-part consulting interview resource kit. Please visit my page for the other templates and guides.

50 BCG Behavioural Questions That Actually Matter

The exact behavioural questions top candidates prepare for — with insider notes on what interviewers are really testing beneath the surface. This document is Part 2 of a broader 9 Part Consulting Interview Resource Kit. See my page for other related resources.

Case Math Mastery: 80 Drills to Think Like a Consultant

Build elite case math speed, accuracy, and confidence with 80 real consulting-style drills and worked solutions used to train MBB candidates. This document is Part 3 of a broader 9 Part Consulting Interview Resource Kit.

The Written Case Interview Playbook

Realistic BCG-style written cases with model answers, frameworks, and executive-level synthesis examples to sharpen your edge fast. This document is part 8 of a broader 9-part consulting interview resource kit. Please visit my page for additional resources.

Networking Messages That Get Replies from Consultants

9 proven networking templates engineered to help you land coffee chats, referrals, and interviews at top consulting firms. This document is part of a 9-part Consulting Interview Resource Kit. The Networking Email Template Pack is the fourth resource in the kit.

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.

Customizable Cover Letter Template for Consulting Jobs

This is a generic cover letter template that can be customized to fit any consulting job opportunity you are exploring.

Consulting Recruiting Is Earlier Than Ever: How to Crush Your Interviews

Consulting recruiting timelines keep moving earlier—and candidates who wait until interview invites arrive are often already behind. In Consulting Recruiting Is Earlier Than Ever: How to Crush Your Interviews, you’ll hear directly from experienced consultants who regularly work 1:1 with candidates preparing for MBB and other top firms. This panel offers rare access to the interview preparation frameworks, evaluation patterns, and common mistakes coaches see when helping candidates get consulting-ready.