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Long-Term Career Paths
Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.
Market Sizing Drills
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Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify
An walkthrough of the Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify case 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.
Boston Consulting Group: Application Overview
A practical guide to every component of the BCG recruiting process. Learners will gain actionable strategies for crafting strong resumes and cover letters, networking effectively with consultants and alumni, and mastering both case and behavioral interviews.
Being Objective-Driven: Management Consulting
An overview of being objective-driven for management consulting.
Follow-up to maintain networking relationships
Stay in touch without being pushy. Learn how to thank people genuinely and turn one-time contacts into long-term mentors.
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.
Mental Math Drills
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How to Land a Consulting Offer from your MBA
Breaking into consulting from business school is one of the most competitive recruiting paths—but with the right preparation, it’s completely achievable. In this session, expert Leland coach who received offers from both McKinsey and BCG Rifat M. will walk you through the full MBA consulting recruiting process, from networking and resume prep to case and behavioral interview mastery. You’ll learn how to position your background, build relationships with firms, and stand out in a crowded field to land your consulting offer with confidence.
Crafting Strong Behavioral Stories for Consulting Interviews
Behavioral interviews can make or break a consulting offer. In this session, top Leland coach and ex-McKinsey EM Alan W. will walk you through how to craft clear, compelling stories that demonstrate leadership, impact, and problem-solving under pressure. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, avoid common pitfalls, and adapt your stories to different firms so you can show up confident and interview-ready.
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.
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 Resume and Cover Letters Workshop
Breaking into consulting starts with a resume and cover letter that stand out. In this workshop, expert Leland coach Hannah M. will share practical guidance on how to tailor your application materials specifically for top consulting firms. You’ll leave with actionable tips you can apply immediately!
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.
What Makes a Standout Accenture Applicant
In this session, Adam B., who currently works at Accenture, previously worked at BCG, and is a former Assistant VP at Citigroup will share what makes a standout Accenture applicant. He has coached over 18 professionals through career transitions and role applications! You’ll learn how to position your background, highlight your most relevant experiences, and align your narrative with what Accenture values most. Whether you're applying for consulting, strategy, or tech roles, this session will give you actionable insights to strengthen your application and interview performance.
The Scorecard: How You Are Graded in The Case Interview
What is the interviewer writing down while you speak? In this lesson, we look at the specific rubric used to evaluate candidates. I’ll walk you through the scoring dimensions—from analytics to presence—so you can tailor your performance to hit the exact metrics decision-makers like myself are trained to look for.
MBA to Consulting: How to Nail the Interview
Consulting interviews are some of the toughest in the MBA world—and breaking into a top firm requires mastery of both case and behavioral components. In this workshop, Erik Z. —a former Bain consultant and manager who spent three years on the “other side” of recruiting—will walk you through exactly how to prepare. Having conducted 300+ mock interviews, authored an MBA interview case at Bain, and coached candidates (including many from non-traditional backgrounds) into MBB, Erik brings insider knowledge of what firms truly look for. He’ll cover networking strategy, resume positioning, case frameworks, behavioral excellence, and the nuances that help you stand out during recruiting season. Whether you're prepping for on-campus recruiting or pivoting into consulting post-MBA, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to excel.
Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify
An walkthrough of the Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify case for management consulting.
Classic vs Unconventional Case Types
An overview of classic vs unconventional case types for management consulting.
