Leland+ for Management Consulting

Why does one referral change everything?

See what happens behind the scenes after someone refers you. Learn how to communicate with your referrer to help push your application forward.

Stop blasting copy-paste emails

Focus on a few meaningful contacts instead of hundreds. Learn to personalize your messages, ask good questions, and follow up to actually get interviews.

No one owes you a referral. Earn it

Learn the biggest networking mistakes and how to build trust with MBB consultants without seeming fake or desperate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Long-Term Career Paths

Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.

Undergrad Consulting Resume

Undergrad Rising Senior Resume - Secured interviews at Bain, BCG, McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, Accenture

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.