Leland+ Content Library

Coffee Chats: How to Nail Them

From Identifying who to connect with, to going through a sample reach out message, master the art of the coffee chat to advance your career.

Market Expansion Strategy: PM Case Interview

Tackle a product management case interview on market expansion strategy. Learn to approach complex business problems and showcase your strategic thinking!

School-Specific Advice

Applying to a specific school? Get the inside scoop from our top coaches, with tips and strategies tailored to your target programs.

How to Prepare and Guide Your Recommenders

Don't just ask for a recommendation—guide your recommenders to write a powerful letter. Learn how to prepare them to help you get accepted.

How to Collect Feedback and Polish Your Essays

Learn how to get the right feedback on your essays to make them shine! We share expert tips for editing and polishing your writing.

My Winning Kellogg Deferred MBA Essays

A successful applicant shares the powerful essays that got them into Kellogg and breaks down how to tell a compelling story, even with a non-traditional background.

Demystifying the VC Interview Process

Navigate the challenging VC interview process with confidence. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and impress top firms.

How to Tailor Your Resume to a Target Industry

Learn how to highlight the right skills and experience to align with your dream industry’s priorities.

Mastering the Coffee Chat: Informational Interview Tips

Build connections that count—ask smart questions, leave a strong impression, and grow your network.

GMAT Reading Comprehension Hacks

Boost your RC score with strategies for faster reading, better retention, and smarter elimination.

Using LLMs to Land the Interview

Leverage the power of LLMs to optimize your resume and master networking to land more job interviews.

Finance Resume Example (IB & Credit Investing)

Review a comprehensive resume highlighting expertise in special situations credit, investment analysis, financial modeling, and team leadership for ambitious finance professionals.

BCG to Booth: Example Resume of a Top 5% MBA Grad

See how a 770 GMAT, top-tier consulting work, and standout leadership shaped this M7 resume.

Building Long-Term Professional Relationships

Go beyond networking—learn how to create authentic, career-long connections that open doors.

EcoSmart Profitability Practice Case: Should They Launch?

Analyze revenue, costs, and break-even to assess if this eco-friendly detergent line makes financial sense. Perfect for CPG case prep.

Hot Wheels Intermediate: A Practice Case Interview

Crack the Hot Wheels case interview. This intermediate-level, candidate-led case challenges you to analyze the market, operations, profitability, and competitive response for a Korean car client.

Real World — AV and EV Market Entry

A real-world case study on the market entry strategy for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Analyze the market landscape, competitive dynamics, and key challenges and opportunities for new entrants.

Managing Interview Mistakes & Anxiety

Even the best candidates stumble. The difference is in the recovery. This lesson provides a "crisis management" toolkit for when you hit a math wall or realize your framework is flawed. We cover physiological techniques to manage high-stakes anxiety and how to acknowledge an error, correct it, and maintain your executive presence without losing momentum.