Leland+ Content Library

Networking Strategy: Developing the Relationship

The biggest mistake candidates make is treating networking as a one-off transaction. To get your resume pulled from the pile, you need a long-term advocate, not just a LinkedIn connection. In this lesson, we'll discuss how to transition from a stranger to a "referral-worthy" candidate by demonstrating curiosity, coachability, and a genuine connection with both the firm and the individual.

The Wharton TBD Interview Prep Guide (2026 Intake)

The Wharton TBD Interview Prep Guide (2026 Intake) is your strategic roadmap to excelling in one of the most distinctive MBA interviews. Inside, you’ll find actionable insights on: - How the TBD actually works - Crafting a sharp, differentiated 60-second pitch - Common team roles and group dynamics - Key do’s and don’ts - How evaluators think, and what truly sets standout candidates apart

M7 MBA Essay Question Bank: Prompts by School (2024–25)

A reference guide to official M7 MBA essay prompts — organized by school. Covers all seven programs with each school’s full prompt list, word counts, what the admissions committee is actually evaluating per prompt, the most common mistakes that cost applicants, and strategic tips on what each school’s adcom is really looking for. Includes a format comparison table and universal essay principles that apply across all M7 applications.

Specialists vs. Well-Rounded: What Colleges Want

Should students focus deeply on one interest or try many different activities? This guide explains how admissions committees think about specialization, exploration, and how strong applicants strike the right balance.

Gain Competitive Advantage as a Non-Traditional Applicant

Standing out as a non-traditional dental school applicant requires more than explaining your path—it requires positioning it as an advantage. In this session, you’ll learn how to frame career changes, academic gaps, or time in the workforce as strengths, address common admissions concerns, and build a cohesive narrative across your application and interviews. Whether you’re pivoting careers or applying later than your peers, you’ll leave with a clear strategy to turn your unique background into a competitive edge.

Personal Project Timeline: From Idea to Impact

This example timeline shows how a student can deliver a self driven project over time, from early ideation to meaningful outcomes, and why colleges care. Thoughtful, independent work demonstrates initiative, depth of interest, and leadership.

The Internal Pivot Playbook

How to move into a new role, function, or business unit without leaving your company: the full arc most professionals navigate alone and without a roadmap. This guide covers how to diagnose whether an internal pivot is the right move, how to position yourself before anyone knows you’re interested, how to have the conversation with your manager, how to navigate the three most common responses, what to negotiate (and how), and how to land well in the new role without the overconfidence trap.

Rounding Out Your Activities Section

Dental schools look closely at how your experiences show real commitment to dentistry—not just what you’ve done, but how you’ve grown. In this session, you’ll learn how to choose and describe your shadowing, clinical work, service, and extracurriculars so they tell a clear, cohesive story. We’ll cover common mistakes and simple ways to highlight impact and readiness. Whether you’re polishing your application or still building experiences, you’ll leave with a practical framework to strengthen your activities section with confidence.

Deep Dive into Dental School Personal Statements

Your dental school personal statement can be the difference between an interview and a rejection—it’s where admissions committees assess your motivation, maturity, and fit for the profession. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure a compelling narrative, highlight meaningful clinical and service experiences, and avoid the common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong applications. Whether you’re drafting your first version or refining a final draft, you’ll leave with a clear framework to communicate your story with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.

New People Manager: First 90-Day Checklist

A phase-by-phase checklist for your first 90 days as a people manager: diagnose before you prescribe, provide clarity on direction, then raise the bar on performance, Includes the five most common new manager traps and a clear definition of what good looks like at 90 days.

Quant Comparison Sample Questions

Set a timer for 8 minutes and attempt these 5 GRE level quant comparison questions. This will be roughly the same amount of time per question you will have on the real GRE. For each question determine if one quantity is greater, if they are the same, or if the relationship cannot be determined from the information given. Explanations are on the next page.

Ace Your S&T Interview: Technicals, Brainteasers, and Market Questions

Ace Your S&T Interview Guide is the no-fluff prep manual for candidates who want to stand out in Sales & Trading interviews. It combines the technical knowledge firms expect with the market judgment, communication style, and fast-thinking problem solving that actually win offers. Whether you need to tighten your stock pitch, master rates and valuation, or get sharper on interview-style brainteasers, this guide is designed to help you perform with confidence and edge.

Session 3: Craft a Resume and LinkedIn to Impress Humans

Session 3 from Mar26 AI-Powered Job Search bootcamp

Stop Firefighting: 4 Strategies to Reclaim Your Time and Scale Your Startup

In this session, you will walk away with a repeatable system for identifying which tasks only you can do versus what should be delegated or eliminated. You will learn how to build decision-making frameworks that prevent constant interruptions, and how to structure your week so that growth work stops getting crowded out by operational noise.

Cover Letter Template | Landed me a Role at Google

This is the exact cover letter template I’ve used for both my own applications and with clients. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong cover letter plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions.

Early Career Resume Template | Landed F500 Intern/Full-Time Roles

My go-to 1-page resume template for early-career professionals, including students and recent graduates. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong resume plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions.

The R2 Rejection Recovery Roadmap

You didn't get the R2 interview invite or you interviewed and got dinged. Now what? This workshop transforms your disappointment into strategic advantage. We'll reverse-engineer what went wrong, identify the exact gaps in your profile, and build your comeback plan: R3 application, reapplication timeline, or alternative pathways. You'll learn: - The 5 reasons R2 candidates get rejected (and how to diagnose which one was yours) - R3 application decision framework: When to pivot vs. when to wait - Building "new evidence" in 60 days for R3 applications - Reapplication timeline: What to fix between now and next R1 We'll discuss how I can best help: through a Ding Analysis, R3 strategic support, or something else.

Ask Me Anything as a Software Engineering Interviewer

Ever wondered what interviewers are actually thinking during a technical interview? In this open AMA session, get candid insights from a software engineering interviewer on what stands out, what raises red flags, and how hiring decisions are really made. We’ll cover technical screens, system design, behavioral questions, evaluation criteria, and how to recover from mistakes mid-interview. Bring your toughest questions and walk away with practical, insider advice to approach your next interview with clarity and confidence.

Executive Resume Template | Landed Exec Roles at F500 Companies

My most sought out for 2-page resume template for executives, from senior director, VPs, and C-Suite professionals. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong resume plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions. Used by leaders at Google, Amazon, Netflix, GitLab, Deloitte, and more.

Build Your Professional Portfolio Site with Claude + Lovable: Live Demo [4/28/2026] (Recording)

Most professionals have no digital home base — just a LinkedIn profile they update when they're desperate. In this demo, we're building a real, published professional portfolio site using Claude to craft your content and Lovable to build the site. No code or design skills needed, just your story and 60 minutes. Outcome for attendees: A live, published portfolio site with a professional bio and narrative built during the session and yours to keep, customize, and grow. Session pre-requisites: Claude account & Lovable account — free is fine 🙂 You might also want to read https://www.businessinsider.com/hiring-managers-arent-reading-resumes-slop-2026-3! on why skills are more important than a resume now!