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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.
Stress Management
Get practical, actionable strategies used by top-tier consultants to proactively manage project pressures and maintain mental resilience.
Don’t ask "Can you refer me?" - Ask this instead
Earn referrals naturally by building trust first. Learn what questions to ask and how to make consultants actually want to help you.
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.
Undergrad McKinsey Business Analyst Resume
Finance undergraduate secured a McKinsey full-time offer. After McKinsey, they transitioned to Private Equity.
Consulting referrals aren’t luck, they’re strategy
Learn how to find the right consultants, reach out to them personally, and build real relationships that lead to referrals and interviews.
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.
Want MBB consultants to respond?
Write emails that people actually read. Learn to personalize messages, create subject lines that work, follow up without being annoying, and use your resume smartly.
Not sure who to network with? Start here
Learn who to contact first, how to use your existing connections, and when to reach out for the best results.
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.
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.
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.
Undergrad Consulting Resume
Undergrad Rising Senior Resume - Secured interviews at Bain, BCG, McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, Accenture
Want an edge? Network where others don’t
Go beyond the obvious networking paths. Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively, reach unexpected contacts, and get noticed by senior consultants.
Long-Term Career Paths
Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.
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.
How to Land an Interview at an MBB Firm
McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are among the most competitive employers in the world—so how do you actually land an interview? In this panel, three top Leland consulting coaches will share the insider strategies, application tactics, and networking approaches that helped them break into MBB and that they now use to coach candidates into these firms. Hear from James H., a Columbia MBA, former McKinsey consultant, and ex-McKinsey interviewer; Annika F., a Bain consultant, HEC Paris MBA, and ICF-certified coach; and Sushmitha R., an MIT Sloan alum and former BCG summer consultant. Together, they’ll break down how to craft standout resumes, position nontraditional backgrounds, build meaningful networking connections, and align your story with what MBB teams are truly looking for. Whether you're an undergrad, MBA student, or career-switcher, this session will give you a clear roadmap to landing the interview that changes everything.
Here’s what really works in networking
Understand when location matters for referrals and when it doesn't. Learn to stay flexible and build connections across different offices.
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.
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.
