Leland+ for Management Consulting

Managing Interview Mistakes & Anxiety

Even the best candidates stumble. The difference is in the recovery. This lesson provides a "crisis management" toolkit for when you hit a math wall or realize your framework is flawed. We cover physiological techniques to manage high-stakes anxiety and how to acknowledge an error, correct it, and maintain your executive presence without losing momentum.

Standout Consulting Cover Letter Example

Learn how to write a compelling consulting cover letter! This example from a successful BCG Internship applicant will show you how to structure your experience and land the interview.

Resume Example: Recent Grad to McKinsey or BCG LatAm

This resume example from a University of Pennsylvania recent graduate in LatAm with experience at top firms like Goldman Sachs shows you how to get noticed for a role at McKinsey or BCG.

McKinsey PEI Mock Interview

Christina B. and Jeremy S. are two of Leland’s top management consulting coaches, and they’re teaming up to help you master McKinsey’s unique behavioral interview style called Personal Experience Interview (or PEI). Often underestimated, the PEI is one of the most pivotal parts of the consulting interview process. If you can tackle the PEI, you can likely ace any behavioral interview from any firm. ​Jeremy will interview Christina live. Learn what exceptional PEI performance really looks like from a former McKinsey hiring manager whose coaching helped 85% of candidates land MBB offers last cycle. We recommend this event whether you’ve kicked off your consulting interview prep process, or you're still deciding if consulting is for you.

McKinsey BA Resume: European Applicant for US Role

Real resume example from a McKinsey BA who grew up in Italy, went to UCLA, and worked at McKinsey in the US.

McKinsey Associate Resume (former Military)

Resume example from a McKinsey Associate (offers from BCG and Deloitte) who went to the US Air Force Academy and Yale SOM and worked in the military.

Landing the Interview: Consulting Networking 101

Networking is often the single most important—and most misunderstood—part of landing interviews at top consulting firms. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically build connections, approach coffee chats with confidence, and leave a lasting impression that translates into interview invites. From emails to LinkedIn outreach to in-person conversations, we’ll break down the practical steps you need to take to stand out. ​The workshop will be led by Tony C., a Leland coach and former BCG consultant who has helped many candidates successfully navigate the consulting recruiting process. You’ll walk away with clear strategies, actionable templates, and the confidence to make networking one of your strongest assets in recruiting.

Landing the Interview: Consulting Networking 101

Networking is often the single most important—and most misunderstood—part of landing interviews at top consulting firms. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically build connections, approach coffee chats with confidence, and leave a lasting impression that translates into interview invites. From emails to LinkedIn outreach to in-person conversations, we’ll break down the practical steps you need to take to stand out. ​The workshop will be led by Tony C., a Leland coach and former BCG consultant who has helped many candidates successfully navigate the consulting recruiting process. You’ll walk away with clear strategies, actionable templates, and the confidence to make networking one of your strongest assets in recruiting.

World of Frameworks Walkthrough

A walkthrough of World of Frameworks for management consulting.

BCG Casey Chatbot 3 – Novofoods (Mildana)

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BCG Casey Chatbot 4 – Transitz (Mover)

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Sample Written Communications to Supervisor

See real examples of effective emails for status updates, feedback requests, and tough conversations to manage your supervisor’s expectations.

Didn’t Land an MBB Offer? Here’s What to Do Next

Not landing an MBB offer isn’t the end of your consulting journey—it’s the start of your next opportunity. In this workshop, Angela C.—a Stanford instructor, venture coach, and former Deloitte Senior Consultant—will share how to turn a setback into a launchpad for success. ​With experience coaching founders, high-achieving professionals, and aspiring consultants, Angela will walk you through practical next steps to strengthen your profile, explore adjacent roles, and strategically position yourself for future cycles or alternative paths in consulting, startups, or venture capital. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and an actionable plan to move forward.

Finding Your Fit: Behavioral Interview Overview

In this definitive guide to Bain's Behavioral Interview, we will break down the four types of questions you can expect to get in your interview, from the classic "Tell me about yourself" to the behavioral situations designed to test your resilience. We will thoroughly map out what the interviewer is looking for in each category so you are never caught off guard.

Raising the Bar (Chart): Mastering Graphs in Case Interviews

Struggling to interpret charts quickly and confidently in case interviews? You're not alone, and the good news is, this skill is highly learnable. As a former Bain Manager and Recruiter, I've helped hundreds of candidates master "clearing the chart" in case interviews, and I'll be sharing these tactics with you in this free webinar. In this webinar, we’ll demystify the graphs, exhibits, and data visualizations that consulting firms love to throw at candidates. You’ll learn how to: - Break down bar charts, line graphs, waterfalls, and tables in seconds - Spot the real insights interviewers want you to surface - Structure your interpretation clearly and avoid common traps - Turn messy data into crisp takeaways that move your case forward - Use a simple, universal framework for analyzing any exhibit under pressure Whether you’re prepping for MBB, Big 4, or boutique firms, this session will help you raise your data game and show interviewers you can think like a consultant. Expect practical examples, live breakdowns, and tips you can use immediately in your next case. Join us to turn charts from intimidating to intuitive, and start cracking cases with clarity.

Ace Your Behavioral Interview

Learn the top 10 common behavioral questions and what interviewers are really looking for, from leadership skills to conflict resolution.

How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets You Hired

An ex-consultant shows you how to write a cover letter that stands out and lands you an interview at a top company.

How to Prep for MBB Internship Recruiting (1st-Year MBAs)

Get insider strategies to stand out in McKinsey, Bain, and BCG’s competitive first-year recruiting process.

MBB Interviews: Your Questions Answered

An exclusive Q&A session with a consulting expert on how to ace the behavioral and case interviews at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.