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Personal Brand Cribsheet: Craft Your Story & Stand

A practical workbook that helps professionals define and confidently communicate their personal brand during a career transition.

LinkedIn Cribsheet

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

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.

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.

5 Tips to Get into Bain

​Come hear from a Bain & Company interviewer (and HBS alum) on his 5 tips to land a job in management consulting! ​Meet your host, Spencer A.! Over his 6+ year long career at Bain & Company, as an Interviewer and Senior Manager, Spencer has coached over a hundred people on how to navigate the management consulting interview process. ​He has interviewed for the Texas and Colorado offices and has helped dozens of people (both undergrad and MBA) in their process to get into MBB.

Bain vs BCG vs McKinsey Debate Panel

Thinking about a career in consulting but not sure which of the MBB firms is the right fit for you? Bain, BCG, and McKinsey are all world-class consultancies, but each has its own culture, recruiting process, career paths, and approach to client work. ​In this panel, Erik Z. (Bain), Christina B. (McKinsey), and Timothy F. (BCG) will break down the similarities and differences between the three firms, offering candid insights into what it’s really like to work at each. You’ll hear perspectives on firm culture, project types, advancement opportunities, work-life balance, and exit options—along with advice for navigating the application and interview process. Whether you’re aiming for MBB or just exploring your options, this session will help you make a more informed choice about where you want to start your consulting career.

How to Build Custom Case Frameworks

A masterclass in how to build frameworks even for the hardest cases

Mastering the Bain Interview

​Get an insider’s edge on the Bain interview process in this tactical, high-impact workshop led by Erik Z., a former Bain manager and recruiter. Erik will walk you through what makes Bain’s interview process unique, how to approach both the case and behavioral components, and what top candidates do to stand out. Whether you’re prepping for a first round or gearing up for final interviews, this session will give you practical strategies to boost your confidence and performance.

McKinsey Full-time Business Analyst Cover Letter

Cover Letter used to successfully secure interview & receive offer for McKinsey Business Analyst interview

McKinsey BA Intern Cover Letter

Cover Letter used to successfully secure interview for McKinsey Business Analyst internship interview

Early Career General Resume Template

This blank Word resume template makes it simple to draft an ATS-friendly resume quickly and cleanly for early career professionals.

Management Consulting Resume Template

A structured, MBB-style resume template designed for aspiring strategy consultants.

Dalberg Cover Letter - Project Manager

Example - cover letter for Dalberg project manager role

Ex-MBB (BCG & Dalberg) Strategy Consulting Resume

Ex-BCG and Oxford MBA Resume High-Impact Template

Practice Case Study: BCG Analysis for AeroView

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

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.

Consulting Case Math Drills

10 quick questions to practice common case calculations