
Consulting Resume Basics Guide
This guide is your go-to resource for building a consulting-ready resume that gets noticed. Created with insights from MBB recruiters and industry insiders, it teaches you how to craft sharp, results-driven bullet points, highlight structured problem-solving, and present your experience with clarity and precision. Whether you're targeting top firms or boutique consultancies, this guide will help you frame your story in a way that aligns with what consulting recruiters look for—impact, analytical rigor, and leadership.


Cover Letter Mass Production Steps
Follow this guide to learn how to quickly and expertly adapt your cover letters for each job application.


BCG Casey Chatbot 9 – Freshmart (Easymart)
Practice test 9


Consulting Sprint (October 14-16) Kickoff
Join us for Leland’s Consulting Sprint Kickoff! Come hear from top consulting experts Erik Z. (Bain), Yash G. (BCG), and Emily H. (McKinsey) who have helped candidates land offers at firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain—and thrive once they’re in the role. You’re invited to several days of focused career and recruiting prep designed to help you break into consulting with confidence. Throughout the sprint, we’ll host a series of virtual sessions led by Leland coaches and experienced consultants. You’ll gain tactical guidance on networking, case interview prep, resume building, and strategies for standing out in a competitive recruiting process—all condensed into a power-packed sprint to get you ready.


Consulting referrals aren’t luck, they’re strategy
Learn how to find the right consultants, reach out to them personally, and build real relationships that lead to referrals and interviews.

Here’s what really works in networking
Understand when location matters for referrals and when it doesn't. Learn to stay flexible and build connections across different offices.

Want an edge? Network where others don’t
Go beyond the obvious networking paths. Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively, reach unexpected contacts, and get noticed by senior consultants.

Summary of Frameworking
A summary of frameworking for management consulting.

Ecars: B2B Market Share
A walkthrough of the Ecars: B2B Market Share case for management consulting.


BCG Casey Chatbot 6 – Air Cargo Merger (Shipping Merger)
Practice test 6

Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify
An walkthrough of the Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify case for management consulting.

How to Use Frameworking Exercises
An overview of how to use frameworking exercises for management consulting.

Rare Disease: Grow
A walkthrough of the Rare Disease: Grow 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.

Intro to Keys to Success on The Job
Get a high-level overview of the non-negotiable behaviors and mindset shifts required to excel in a demanding consulting environment.

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.

Key Skills to Prioritize in Year 1
Focus your development efforts on the few core competencies—like structured thinking and executive presence—that drive promotions and impact.

Personal Capacity and Stretch
Learn how to accurately gauge your workload limits and push for growth without crossing the line into chronic burnout.


Build Your Consulting Case Prep Plan
Effective case interview prep isn’t about cramming—it’s about structure and consistency. In this session, a top Leland coach and ex-Bain interviewer Jeremy S. will walk you through how to build a focused case prep plan that balances skill-building, practice, and feedback. You’ll learn how to prioritize the right drills at the right time, track your progress, and avoid the common study mistakes that slow candidates down.


Consulting Resume Example
This resume is an example of a career consulting profile (pre- and post-MBA) recruiting for industry strategy & operations roles.
