Leland+ Content Library

Earning Early Career Internships and Full-Time Offers

Are you an early career professional eager to land internships and full-time offers at top companies? Join me, Ryan, for an insightful session on building the skills and strategies you need to succeed in today's competitive job market. With a rich background in data science, supply chain management, and business development at industry giants like SpaceX, Boeing, and Accenture, I've guided over 100 individuals to secure positions at leading organizations such as Deutsche Bank, Boston Consulting Group, and the U.S. Department of Defense. During this event, we'll cover essential topics around the recruiting process like resumes, personal branding, job search strategies, and interview preparation. Whether you're exploring career paths or honing your professional networking skills, this session is designed to help you unlock your potential and achieve your career aspirations. Spaces are limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot, and take the first step towards your dream career!

The Product Manager Skillset: Hard, Soft, and How to Show It

Great product managers balance technical fluency and analytical rigor with strong communication, judgment, and leadership, but knowing how to demonstrate those skills in interviews and on the job is just as important as building them. This session breaks down the core hard and soft skills hiring managers look for in PM candidates and shows how to translate your experience into clear, credible signals through resumes, stories, and interview responses. You’ll leave with a sharper understanding of how to showcase your full PM skillset in a way that feels authentic and compelling.

AADSAS Experiences & Letters of Rec

Your AADSAS experiences section and letters of recommendation play a major role in how dental schools evaluate your readiness for the profession. In this session, we’ll break down how to choose, frame, and write experiences that show commitment to dentistry, service, and leadership, as well as how to secure strong letters that truly strengthen your application. You’ll learn what admissions committees look for, common mistakes to avoid, and how to make every component work together to tell a cohesive story.

Start Now: Creating a Strong MBA Application Early

Starting your MBA application early gives you a major advantage. In this session, we’ll break down what strong applicants do months ahead of deadlines, from shaping a clear career narrative and school strategy to building relationships, test plans, and experience gaps. You’ll leave with a practical roadmap for how to use the early months intentionally, avoid last-minute stress, and position yourself as a compelling, well-prepared candidate when applications open.

Break into Investment Banking + Private Equity

Join this discussion moderated by @YourAverageFinanceBro, a leading finance comedy creator on Instagram and LinkedIn! A panel of expert Leland coaches who help candidates land roles in investment banking and private equity will break down these industries' complex recruiting processes into clear, actionable advice. This session will cover what it really takes to break into highly competitive finance careers through practical guidance on recruiting strategy, preparation, and common pitfalls, providing insights you can apply immediately to stand out and secure interviews at the top firms.

Columbia Business School Interview Series

Columbia Business School interviews are a critical step in the admissions process—and strong preparation can set you apart. This interview series is designed to help you approach CBS interviews with confidence, clarity, and a compelling story. In these sessions, you’ll learn how to structure your responses, communicate your career goals effectively, and handle common behavioral and fit questions. We’ll also cover what CBS interviewers look for and how to highlight your strengths in a competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies and greater confidence.

From College to Stanford GSB: The Deferred MBA Strategy Session (Dec 11)

Getting into Stanford GSB’s Deferred MBA program is not about checking boxes: it’s about building a strategy years before most candidates even think about business school. In this exclusive session, Dr. Loubna Bouamane, former MBA Admissions Director and founder of Admission Concierge, will walk you through exactly how top students position themselves for Stanford straight from college. You’ll learn how to craft a compelling early-career narrative, select the right internships and leadership experiences, stand out academically, and avoid the most common mistakes that derail otherwise strong candidates. Whether you’re a freshman, sophomore, junior, or recent graduate, this session will give you a clear roadmap to Stanford’s deferred MBA pathway with real-world insights from inside the admissions process.

Chicago Booth Interview Series

Chicago Booth interviews are your chance to bring your application to life—and strong preparation can make all the difference. This interview series is designed to help you approach Booth interviews with confidence, clarity, and a compelling personal narrative. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies and greater confidence.

Med School Applications 101

Applying to medical school can feel overwhelming without a clear roadmap of what matters most and when. This session walks through the full med school application process, from building a strong academic and extracurricular foundation to crafting personal statements, secondaries, and school lists. You’ll gain clarity on how admissions committees evaluate applicants and leave with a practical framework to plan your application strategy with confidence.

Translating Military Leadership into a Chief of Staff Role

Military leaders bring exactly the kind of operational rigor, decision-making under pressure, and cross-functional leadership that Chief of Staff roles demand, but translating that experience for civilian employers can be tricky. In this session, you’ll learn how to reframe military responsibilities into executive-ready language, position your leadership experience for strategic Chief of Staff roles, and avoid common pitfalls that can undersell your impact. Whether you’re transitioning now or planning ahead, you’ll walk away with a clearer playbook for turning military leadership into a compelling Chief of Staff candidacy.

Mastering the "Why MBA" essay in the AI Era

As AI reshapes how admissions committees evaluate applications, the “Why MBA” essay has become even more critical for demonstrating clarity, intentionality, and long-term vision. In this session, you’ll learn how to articulate a compelling MBA rationale that goes beyond generic goals, integrates AI’s impact on your industry or career path, and clearly connects your past experience to your future ambitions. Whether you’re early in the process or refining a draft, you’ll leave with a sharper framework for writing a “Why MBA” essay that feels authentic, differentiated, and future-ready.

MBA Reapplicant Guide

While it is disappointing to have put so much effort into applications and not get into the school you wanted, there is still hope! Admissions committees tend to look favorably upon reapplicants, provided you can show that you’ve improved your candidacy. During this session, we will discuss how to navigate the MBA admissions process as a reapplicant. We will discuss common reasons people are rejected, how to show growth and MBA readiness, and other ways to improve your chances this time around. We will have tips for those who have applied recently, as well as those who are reapplying again after a break.

Writing a Holistic Set of Kellogg Essays (with Top Leland Coaches)

Many applicants find a way to write at least one strong essay. But those that really maximize the essay-writing process find a way to make clear how their experiences inform their goals, and develop clear narrative through-lines that make their contributions to the school and program tangible. They have a “brand”. You know what they’re all about. This event will draw from example essays written by successful Northwestern Kellogg admits. These essays were particularly strong in how they spoke to one another—how they created a three-dimensional applicant who top Kellogg AdComs could envision contributing to their community. Their professional and judiciously placed personal experience offer evidence for why they’re the kind of person who will make their specific kind of difference in the world. During this session, we'll analyze these essays alongside you so you have a clear view into how you can apply what you've learned to your own writing, and put your best application forward for Kellogg's top-flight MBA program.

GMAT Quant Workshop: Exponents & Roots

Exponents and roots are foundational GMAT quant topics that show up frequently and can be major score boosters when mastered correctly. This workshop breaks down the core rules, common traps, and efficient problem-solving techniques to help you approach these questions with speed and confidence. You’ll learn how to simplify expressions, recognize patterns, and avoid overcomplicating calculations, all while improving accuracy under time pressure.

Master’s Applications 101: What Matters Most and When to Start

A successful master’s application is built on clear priorities and smart timing. This session breaks down the key components admissions committees care about most, including academics, experience, essays, recommendations, and fit, and explains when to focus on each. You’ll learn how to plan your timeline, strengthen your profile early, and avoid common missteps that create unnecessary stress or weaken applications. Whether you’re just starting to explore programs or preparing to apply soon, this workshop will help you approach the process with clarity and confidence.

Navigating the MBA Waitlist Process (4/6)

We will discuss how to navigate the waitlist process for MBA programs. This will include: - General process and timelines - Common reasons people are waitlisted - How to plan structure your updates - What else you can do to improve your chances - Q&A

Sample Resume VC Investment Analyst

This is a sample resume template to help break into VC from a foreign/non-traditional background.

Dating Coach Panel: The Group Chat Was Wrong - Dating Advice That Actually Works

Swipe culture, hot takes, and group chat advice can make dating more confusing than helpful. In this panel, three expert dating coaches cut through the noise to share what actually works when it comes to building meaningful, lasting connections. You’ll learn practical, modern strategies for dating with intention, avoiding common traps, and showing up more confidently and authentically. Whether you’re tired of bad advice or ready to find true love, this conversation will give you clear, honest guidance you can actually use. 💕

Example Resume for Amazon Program Manager Application

This is the resume for an individual with an MBA and Product Management background who secured a Amazon Program Manager role.