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Breaking into IB in Asia: Winning Resumes and Behavioral Interview Strategies
Landing an investment banking role in Asia requires more than technical skills—it takes a sharp resume, compelling stories, and a clear understanding of what regional recruiters value most. In this session, expert coach Hanie L. will share what sets successful candidates apart in Asia’s competitive recruiting landscape. Whether you’re targeting Hong Kong, Singapore, or another Asian financial hub, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to refine your application and interview prep so you can stand out and land offers.
Graduate Admissions Committee Structure & Roles
Stop guessing how your application is reviewed. Understand the structure, hierarchy, and roles of the graduate admissions committee to strategically frame your candidacy.
The Difference Between the PS and the SoP
Is your application essay confusing adcoms? Get a clear, concrete breakdown of what each essay requires so you don't accidentally write a personal statement for your SoP.
Technical Program Manager: The On-site Take-Home
Land a Technical Program Manager job! Practice working through this real take-home assignment, showing you how to demonstrate program management and communication skills.
Is a U.S. Degree Still Worth It? Hear from Recent F-1 Grads & BigTech Hiring Managers
With a turbulent U.S. political climate, difficult economic conditions, and the rise of global multipolarity, many applicants are asking: Is a U.S. degree still worth it? Recent U.S. visa policy updates have added new layers of complexity to the decision, leaving international students and early-career professionals weighing the risks and rewards of moving to the US more carefully than ever. In this panel moderated by Soundarya (Author of Unshackled, O-1 recipient, Columbia MS'19), you’ll hear from Angela C. (recent O-1 recipient, Stanford MIP '23), David H. (Former Recruiter @ Meta, Intuit & A16Z), and Madhuri M. (recent green card recipient, former Product Hiring Manager @ Adobe) who have hired, coached, and worked with with dozens of international applicants. They’ll share candid perspectives on how U.S. employers view international candidates, what still pays off, what may be shifting, and how to think about long-term career security in light of today’s environment. You’ll leave with a grounded understanding of both the opportunities and the risks of studying in order to work in the U.S., so you can make an informed decision about whether pursuing a U.S. degree aligns with your future goals.
Learning & Development / HR Resume Example
Resume example for experienced professionals in the Learning & Development / HR space.
The Smart Outreach Guide: Questions to Ask MBA Alumni and Students
Guide to help users make the most out of outreach to alumni and current students of their desired program
Columbia Business School: Essay Prompt Walkthrough Guide
Guidance on how to approach Columbia Business School's essay prompts.
Columbia Business School: Crafting Strong Application Materials
An overview how to uniquely tailor your Columbia Business School application to be school specific.
Successful McKinsey MBA Resume (offers at EY, PWC)
Resume example from an MBA student with a background in media and telecom who got offers at McKinsey, EY, PWC, IQVIA, and others.
Personal Assessment Guide – Are You a Fit for Private Equity?
Provides a self-assessment framework to help individuals evaluate whether their skills, interests, and career goals align with private equity.
Key Skills for Success in Private Equity: Analytical, Communication & Operational Excellence
Outlines the essential skills needed to succeed in private equity, focusing on analytical rigor, strong communication, and operational effectiveness.
Breaking Into Venture Capital Panel
Venture capital is one of the most competitive and exciting career paths in finance and startups—but breaking in isn’t easy. In this panel, you’ll hear directly from VCs who have successfully navigated the recruiting process and built careers at top firms. Our panelists will share how they landed their first roles in venture, the skills and experiences that helped them stand out, and what they look for in future investors. They’ll also discuss day-to-day responsibilities, industry trends, and advice for anyone looking to break into VC. Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or pivoting from another field, this session will give you the insights and strategies to launch your own path in venture capital.
Mock PM Interview with a Tech Exec at Atlassian
In this session, you’ll watch a realistic mock product management interview with a tech exec at Atlassian designed to mirror the product sense and execution rounds you’ll face at top tech companies. The interview and debrief are facilitated by Leland coaches Jeremy H. (Tech Exec & Hiring Manager at Atlassian; previously Microsoft, Slack, Ramp) and Mike M. (Product Manager at Leland; former Atlassian APM intern) to ground the experience in how real hiring decisions are made. You’ll see how strong answers are structured, how interviewers weigh trade-offs and metrics, and where candidates commonly stumble. Expect a transparent scoring rubric and take-home frameworks for product sense, prioritization, and analytics so you can walk into your next PM interview with clarity, confidence, and a game plan.
Google APMM Resume (Marketing Program) New Grad
Resume of a college student applying to Google's Associate Product Marketing Manager program
Build Prototypes as a Product Manager
Live walk through of how a product manager can build a clickable prototype using an AI vibe coding tool called Figma Make.
Columbia Business School: Resume Checklist
A checklist to ensure your resume meets the bar for Columbia Business School.
Resume for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Application
Resume of an admitted Knight-Hennessy scholar
Google APMM Resume Example (Marketing Program) Recent Grad
Resume example from a Google APMM who applied as an experienced hire APMM (~7 months of work experience) in the US
McKinsey BA Resume: European Applicant for US Role
Real resume example from a McKinsey BA who grew up in Italy, went to UCLA, and worked at McKinsey in the US.
