Leland+ Content Library

Recommender Prep Packet – Timeline, Strategy, and Talking Points

A structured slide deck to guide recommenders through the application process, including school-specific expectations, key application themes, deadlines, and detailed examples to help them craft strong, personalized letters.

MIT Sloan Cover Letter – Operations, Analytics, and Collaborative Leadership

A concise, results-driven cover letter describing how the candidate led the development and national rollout of an analytics tool for a global retailer—blending frontline empathy, data science, and cross-functional collaboration.

Rare Disease: A Growth Strategy Case

Crack a growth strategy case for a pharmaceutical company focused on a rare disease. This case challenges you to identify new markets, analyze competitive landscapes, and formulate a plan to expand the drug's reach.

PM Mock Interview Tracker

Master the product management interview. Use this tracker to organize your practice, get feedback, and land a PM job at a top tech company.

Wrapping Up Each Section of the Case

Master the art of closing out case sections—summarize insights, transition smoothly, and stay structured under pressure.

How to Answer "Why an MBA?" for Duke Fuqua

A top admissions expert analyzes a successful deferred MBA essay for Duke Fuqua and breaks down how to answer the "Why is pursuing an MBA the right next step for you?" question.

Framework: Leland's Ultimate Product Design Framework

Leland's top PMs and designers share a proven framework to create intuitive, user-centric products that solve real problems.

Framework: Hooked (User Acquisition & Retention)

Learn the "Hooked" model to create products users can't live without. A guide for PMs on user retention, triggers, and variable rewards.

How to Write the Fuqua Community Essay

A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful essay for Duke Fuqua and breaks down how to answer the "community" prompt and showcase your "Team Fuqua" spirit.

Harvard Essay: How Curiosity Shaped a Career

See how one student used their experience studying abroad at Oxford to demonstrate curiosity and growth, leading to a new approach to problem-solving.

The Importance of Behavioral Questions

Learn why behavioral questions are so important in interviews. This guide breaks down what recruiters are looking for and how to craft powerful, memorable answers.

Transitioning to PM from Consulting

A step-by-step guide on how to leverage your consulting background to break into a PM role, with examples of how your consulting skills can apply to product management.

Investment Banking Cover Letter Template

Use this fill-in-the-blank template to craft a cover letter that stands out to investment banking recruiters.

Mastering On-Cycle PE Recruiting: The Ultimate Insider's Guide

A behind-the-scenes look at on-cycle private equity recruiting with tips, timelines, and strategies for success.

MBA Resume Template – Fillable Format for Customization

A clean, structured Word template designed to help applicants craft an MBA-ready resume, with prompts for quantifiable achievements and leadership highlights.

Sample Booth Recommendation Letter – Critical Thinking, EQ, and Resilient Leadership

An outstanding recommendation describing a candidate who consistently exceeded expectations through creative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership—highlighting her growth, grit, and MBA readiness.

Mike’s Mowing Case Interview Practice

Work through the “Mike’s Mowing” consulting case—structure your analysis, estimate market size, and deliver strategic recommendations with confidence.

Dissecting the 3 Parts of an Interview

Ace your next interview! We break down the three key parts of an interview and give you the strategies you need to prepare for, stand out, and land the job.

Company Research: Cover Your Bases

Learn how to research the company you are applying to, starting with the initial research phases.

Interview Prep Mentality

Learn how to approach interviews with the right mindset. We break down the key strategies to prepare for, stand out in, and land your dream job.