Leland+ for Management Consulting

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.

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.

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.

Application Tracker

Use this application tracker to stay organized throughout your job search process in consulting.

Cover Letter Mass Production Steps

Follow this guide to learn how to quickly and expertly adapt your cover letters for each job application.

Networking Tips for Management Consulting

Best practices for networking when applying for management consulting roles

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.

How-To Industry Deep Dive

Get the inside scoop on your target industry! Learn how to conduct expert-level research for job applications, career changes, and more.

Casing Preparation Plan

Step-by-step roadmap to master casing—frameworks, math, and communication skills for top consulting firms.

Case Interviews: 7 Basic Frameworks Cheat Sheet

A quick-reference cheat sheet with 7 essential case interview frameworks. This simple, go-to guide covers the foundational structures every candidate should know—perfect for keeping in your back pocket as you practice and prep.

Practice Case Study: BCG Analysis for AeroView

See how BCG helps AeroView choose between two satellite fleet options—balancing cost, flexibility, and market opportunity.

Succeeding On the Job - Before You Start

Landed the job—now what? Get the critical steps and secret strategies you need to prepare for success before you even start!

Case Tracker

Use this case tracker to stay organized throughout your job search process in consulting.

Case Interview Math: Bar Chart Drills

Learn how to quickly and accurately interpret bar charts in your case interviews with these practice drills. We'll walk through real examples and show you how to solve complex problems.

The CV That Gets You an AWS Cloud & Strategy Job

See a successful CV for a strategy-focused cloud developer. Learn how to highlight technical skills, project management, and business acumen!

YodaPhone Case Study: How to Fix a Failing Digitization Project

Learn how to fix a project that's over budget and behind schedule. Analyze the YodaPhone case and determine where to cut scope.

The CV That Got Me a BCG EU Offer!

Get an inside look at a successful CV for a top consulting job. See how to showcase your experience to land an offer from BCG.