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Stop blasting copy-paste emails
Focus on a few meaningful contacts instead of hundreds. Learn to personalize your messages, ask good questions, and follow up to actually get interviews.
HBS Personal Statement: A Strong Example
See a compelling personal statement that helped an applicant gain admission to Harvard Business School. Learn what makes a powerful MBA essay.
Applied to 1000 Tech Jobs with No Luck? Stand Out with Personal Projects
“Applied to 1000 tech jobs with no luck.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—many candidates flood the market with generic resumes that don’t stand out. The truth is, recruiters and hiring managers are looking for more than just a list of responsibilities: they want to see initiative, impact, and skills in action. In this session, Annie F., a Leland coach with extensive experience in tech recruiting and product roles, will break down how personal projects can transform your application from forgettable to compelling. You’ll learn what types of projects make the strongest signals, how to showcase them effectively on your resume and in interviews, and why they often matter more than another line on your work experience. Whether you’re transitioning into tech or struggling to land interviews, this event will give you practical strategies to highlight your unique value and finally stand out from the crowd.
MBA Interviews Series: Stanford GSB
Jumpstart your Stanford GSB MBA interview prep with up-to-date insights and stage-specific strategies. As application deadlines approach, join expert coach and GSB Grad Claire R. who will help you understand what’s expected, how to prepare, and how to stand out. You’ll learn about the format of the GSB interview (alumni-led, behavioral, highly structured), the key evaluation criteria, and how to craft strong stories using frameworks while balancing polish and authenticity. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear action plan for your interviews—what to practice, how to outline your answers, and how to present your best self when your invitation arrives.
Research & Information Gathering (Using Perplexity)
Discover how to efficiently find reliable, structured information using AI-powered research tools.
Exercise: AI for Research & Analysis
Use AI to experiment with prompts, analyze varied results, and synthesize multiple perspectives into a unified summary.
Checklist for Fact-Checking AI Outputs
Simple verification framework to ensure AI responses are accurate, credible, and unbiased.
Routing & Process Support (Using ChatGPT)
Learn how to automate tagging, categorization, and routing for repetitive workflows using AI.
Personalization & Recommendations (Using ChatGPT)
Discover how to use AI to tailor content, messages, and experiences for different audiences.
Tracking & Documentation (Using Notion AI)
See how AI can automate meeting notes, reports, and follow-ups to streamline collaboration.
Brainstorming & Idea Generation (Using Canva AI)
Use AI to spark creativity and enhance team brainstorming through visual and text-based collaboration.
Integrating AI into Your Daily Tools
Step-by-step walkthrough for connecting AI tools like Google Drive, Slack, and Notion to ChatGPT for seamless automation.
AI Integration Directory
Directory of common AI integrations (Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, Zapier) with ideas for what to automate first.
Exercise: Automate a Team Workflow with AI
Redesign a repetitive team process—from trigger to action to outcome—using AI-driven automation.
How S&T Fits into a Bank
Learn the core function of Sales & Trading and how it powers a global investment bank's success.
Inside the Trading Floor
Peek behind the curtain to understand the tech, the structure, and the high-stakes culture of a major bank's trading room.
How Different Firms Compete in Markets
Deep dive into the strategies, risk profiles, and unique advantages that separate bulge bracket banks from elite boutiques.
Breaking Into VC: What It Takes to Launch Your Career
In this panel, Suzie M. and Katya E. will share what it really takes to land a role in one of the most competitive fields in business. You’ll learn how candidates stand out in the recruiting process, what firms look for beyond the resume, and the skills that set future investors apart. From sourcing and evaluating deals to building networks and demonstrating investment judgment, the discussion will cover the core qualities that matter most. Whether you’re coming from banking, consulting, tech, or just starting your career exploration, this session will give you actionable insights into how to position yourself for success in VC.
Nailing the Schwarzman Scholars Finalist Interview
Have you been selected as a Finalist for the Schwarzman Scholars program? If you've made it this far, a huge congratulations is in order, as you already overcame substantial odds - invitations to the in-person interview are extended to just 5-6% of the total applicant pool. However, the hardest part is yet to come! I'm here to offer advice and tips to help you navigate what will most definitely be one of the most unforgettable days of your life. This free event will cover what to expect in the Finalist round, alongside strategies to prepare for both the behavioral/application-based portion of the interview and the notoriously challenging 'Global Affairs' question.
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Breaking into French Companies - Your Strategic Career Journey
Think L'Oréal, Chanel, Dior, Perrier, Cartier, and Airbus. These prestigious French brands represent just the tip of the iceberg in America's business landscape. Behind these household names are remarkable success stories like Sarah, who climbed from marketing coordinator to VP of North American Operations at a luxury goods company, Marcus who rose to General Manager at a major French aerospace supplier, and Elena who became Chief Strategy Officer at a leading French pharmaceutical subsidiary. What unites their journeys? They all grew through the ranks within French companies, embraced strategic assignments to France, and now enjoy sophisticated career paths with exceptional compensation packages that reward both performance and cultural adaptability. With French companies actively expanding their US operations and establishing new innovation centers across America, we're witnessing an unprecedented window of opportunity for ambitious professionals. Beyond the famous brands everyone recognizes, there are 5,400 French subsidiaries operating in the US, each offering significant professional opportunities for those who understand how to navigate their unique culture. French companies share one critical characteristic that sets them apart: they actively seek talented American personnel who can bridge cultures and they reward relationship-building with clear advancement paths and substantial compensation. Their approach combines French values of intellectual sophistication, hierarchical respect, and personalized leadership with appreciation for individual creativity and strategic thinking. What if this relationship-based, intellectually stimulating path to leadership is exactly your calling?
