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Career Story & Post-MBA Goals
Structuring a compelling international career narrative
Example Harvard MBA Essay - Career Aspirations
This example essay for Harvard Business School answers the "Briefly tell us more about your career aspirations" prompt and focuses on goals to be a cross-cultural leader.
Introduction to Frameworking
An introduction to frameworking for management consulting.
Using Al to Job Search - Deck
This guide shows how AI can tailor your resume, generate interview scripts, and draft networking follow-ups.
Navigating AI Salary Data & Market Trends
Walkthrough of key salary datasets and trends, explaining what drives compensation differences and how candidates can evaluate offers and align career goals with compensation realities.
One Sentence Summary for Major Case Types
A brief one sentence summary for major management consulting case types.
Where AI Delivers Value
Learn the ten most common areas where AI creates measurable impact across industries.
US-Style Networking: How To Land a Job in the States
Networking is one of the most powerful tools for landing opportunities in the U.S.—but it often looks very different from what international students and professionals are used to. In this workshop, Leland coaches Fiona T. (expert in finance recruiting), Madhuri M. (former hiring manager at Adobe), and Alyssa T. (Bain consultant) will break down the unique culture of U.S.-style networking and share practical strategies for building authentic connections that open doors to jobs and internships.
How to Stand Out as a Computer Science Major
Learn why Computer Science has become one of the toughest majors to enter, and get actionable strategies to make your application rise above the crowd
Being Objective-Driven: Management Consulting
An overview of being objective-driven for management consulting.
Ecars: B2B Market Share
A walkthrough of the Ecars: B2B Market Share case for management consulting.
AI & Your MBA Application: Dos and Don'ts for Written Content
Are you thinking about using AI tools like ChatGPT to improve your MBA application essays, but are unsure how to do it ethically and effectively? Join me, M, for a practical and candid session designed to equip MBA applicants with the necessary knowledge and strategies for using AI to assist them in crafting authentic and compelling written content while remaining policy compliant. This session will help you understand how to responsibly integrate AI support into the written components of your application while maintaining your personal voice and authenticity. Learn how to use AI as a supportive tool without violating school guidelines or compromising the integrity of your narrative. I’ll share examples that show the difference between a compelling story that captures your real voice and an AI-produced generic essay.
Authentic Storytelling for PEI Behavioral Interviews
McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and other behavioral interviews can make or break your consulting application. Success isn’t just about rehearsing answers—it’s about telling authentic, memorable stories that highlight your leadership, impact, and problem-solving skills. Join expert coach Maria T. (Former recruiting lead at McKinsey) and learn how to refine your own stories and get personalized feedback to make sure they land. By the end, you’ll know how to craft and deliver stories that resonate—and feel confident showcasing your unique strengths in high-stakes behavioral interviews.
Where AI Can Deliver Value in Organizations
Use this guide to review ten common AI use cases and identify where similar opportunities may exist in your work.
Want MBB consultants to respond?
Write emails that people actually read. Learn to personalize messages, create subject lines that work, follow up without being annoying, and use your resume smartly.
Which AI job is the right fit for me personally?
A guided walkthrough discussing how to view different jobs like research engineer, forward deployed engineers, and different GTM roles and which one might be a fit for you based on your skillset and experience.
Rare Disease: Grow
A walkthrough of the Rare Disease: Grow case for management consulting.
Identify 3 AI Opportunities in Your Organization
Practice spotting AI opportunities and outlining your first potential pilot ideas.
Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies
Learn the distinction between these critical relationships and develop a strategy for building a network that advocates for your advancement.
MBA Interview Series: Columbia
The Columbia Business School interview is your chance to move beyond the application and show who you are as a candidate. In this event, Melanie E. (a former CBS Adcomm and interviewer) will walk you through what to expect, how to prepare, and strategies to stand out in the CBS interview process. You’ll gain insight into the types of questions asked, how to tell your story with confidence, and what Columbia admissions committees value most in applicants. Whether you’re applying this round or preparing for the future, this session will give you the tools to approach your interview with clarity, poise, and authenticity.
