Leland+ Content Library

Standout Strengths: Crafting Your MBA Story

Crafting a standout MBA application starts with understanding where you truly shine. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify the strengths that drive your contributions and unique leadership style—and how to communicate them with clarity and authenticity.

McKinsey Cover Letter - Full-Time

A cover letter for a full-time position at McKinsey, highlighting a candidate's motivation to improve people and organizations.

Women in MBA

Explore the MBA journey through a female lens—challenges, wins, and strategies for success.

Figma Community

Learn how to leverage the Figma Community to find free resources, plugins, and templates to streamline your workflow and level up your designs.

UX Metrics

Learn the key metrics to evaluate the success of your designs. This guide shows you how to measure user behavior and prove your impact.

Medical School Decider Tool

Unsure which medical schools to apply to? Use our tool to compare different programs based on your top priorities for medical school.

Why UChicago Essay – Economics, Research, and Community Engagement

A focused and well-researched supplemental essay outlining the applicant’s academic goals in development economics, interest in data analytics, and enthusiasm for UChicago’s research culture and civic-minded community.

Crafting a Resume That Wins Fletcher School Admissions

See the actual resume that got one student accepted into The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

HR & Talent Acquisition Resume: Sample

Review a sample resume showcasing experience in HR, talent acquisition, business intelligence, and client services within large organizations. Learn how to highlight diverse skill sets for HR-focused roles.

The Deferral Strategy

A step-by-step guide on what to do after being deferred from a college, with strategies for crafting a compelling Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and demonstrating your continued commitment to the school.

Heuristic Evaluation

Learn how to conduct a heuristic evaluation to identify usability problems and improve your product's user experience with Nielsen's 10 principles.

Product Roadmap Prioritization: Case Interview

Master product roadmap prioritization with this case interview. Learn to make tough decisions and justify your product strategy!

Traditional MBA Candidates: Differentiating Yourself

A strategic session for applicants from common pre-MBA backgrounds—like consulting or finance—focused on how to craft a distinctive narrative, highlight unique experiences, and stand out in a competitive pool.

Design Affordances

Learn what design affordances are and how to use them to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that guide people to interact with your product.

My Post-Consulting Resume That Gets Me Hired

See the resume that helped me transition from consulting to a top corporate strategy role. We'll break down the key skills and experiences.

Private Equity Resume Example - IB Background

See a resume that landed an offer at Onex Partners. Learn to craft a resume that gets you noticed for top private equity roles.

Market Sizing Walkthrough: Number of Trees in the World

Crack the classic guesstimate of estimating the number of trees in the world. Learn how to break down an unconventional problem and use logical assumptions to find a solution.

Digital Accessibility

Learn the principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people, regardless of ability.

Example Follow Up Questions During Interviews

Impress recruiters and stand out from the competition. Learn what questions to ask at the end of your interview to land the job.

Nail Your Presentation Opening: Hook Your Audience!

Master the art of starting strong! Learn proven techniques to captivate your audience from the first word.