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Intro to using Figma
Learn the basics of Figma to start designing your own websites and apps. This guide covers the essential tools and features you need to know.
Requirements Gathering for UX Designers
Master the essential skills for gathering project requirements. Learn how to work with stakeholders to define project scope and create better products.
Intro to Design Systems
A beginner's guide to building, implementing, and maintaining a design system. Learn how to create consistency and scale your designs.
Measuring Success in UX
Learn how to define and measure success in UX. This guide covers key metrics and analytics to prove the value and impact of your design decisions.
Pivoting to UX & From Adjacent Field
Make the switch to UX design. Learn how to leverage your existing skills from adjacent fields to build a portfolio and land a new role.
Gestalt Principles
Master the Gestalt Principles of perception to create powerful, intuitive, and visually harmonious designs that captivate and guide your users.
Day in the Life of a Product Designer
Take a peek into the daily routine of a Product Designer. See how they balance meetings, design work, and cross-functional collaboration.
Design Affordances
Learn what design affordances are and how to use them to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that guide people to interact with your product.
Digital Accessibility
Learn the principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people, regardless of ability.
Figma Slides
Learn to design stunning presentations and pitch decks using Figma. Ditch the boring templates and stand out with professional, custom slides.
Behavioral Interviews for UX Designers
Master the STAR method and ace your UX design interviews. Learn to tell compelling stories that showcase your skills and land the job.
Figma Community
Learn how to leverage the Figma Community to find free resources, plugins, and templates to streamline your workflow and level up your designs.
System Design Interview: Quick Reference Guide
A quick reference guide to nail your next system design interview. This video covers data considerations and how to structure your response for a perfect score.
Product Management Recruiting: Ask Me Anything
No slides, no script—just real talk. In this open Q&A session, join PM coach Rosaalie S. for the chance to ask anything about breaking into product management. From resumes and referrals to interview prep and offer negotiations, nothing is off the table. Whether you're exploring your first APM program or navigating a career pivot into PM, this session is your space to get honest answers and practical advice from someone who’s been in your shoes (and made it through). Bring your questions and prepare to gain insights!
Impactful Interview Best Practices
Learn the dos and don'ts of a successful interview, from preparation to follow-up, to make sure you land the job.
Leland MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff! You’re invited to the ultimate MBA admissions prep week, designed to help you get into your dream program. This week will feature a series of online sessions hosted by some of Leland’s top admissions coaches—former admissions officers and application experts who have helped hundreds of applicants get into schools like GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and more. Throughout the week, you’ll gain extremely tactical insight on school selection, application strategy, essay writing, interviews, and more. Last year, more than 3,000 participants joined us, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you this year! In this kickoff session, we’ll cover essential topics like crafting your personal story, selecting the right schools, and what MBA programs are really looking for. Our expert panelists include Timothy F. (former Chicago Booth Admissions Fellow with 150+ M7 admits), and Geri T. (former Associate Director of Harvard Business School with 75+ M7 admits). With their extensive experience reading applications, conducting interviews, and coaching successful applicants into every M7 school, they’ll provide top insights to help you stand out in a competitive admissions process.
Writing Standout Application Essays
Led by an experienced admissions panel, this session will provide you with valuable insights, proven strategies, and expert guidance to help you create impactful essays that reflect your unique experiences and aspirations.
Tips for Success: Navigating MBA Letters of Recommendation
MBA letters of recommendation! Who do I ask for a letter of recommendation? How do I make a successful recommender packet? When is the right time to ask recommenders? How do I ask? How do I ensure my recommender writes a winning recommendation? If any of these questions have crossed your mind and you're applying to top MBA programs like Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, and Wharton, join this event to learn what it takes to obtain the best letters from your recommenders. Your host for this session is Angela C.! With extensive experience coaching applicants into top MBA and dual-degree MBA/MPP programs (including Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, and MIT Sloan), Angela understands what it takes to stand out. Her clients have successfully pivoted careers, secured scholarships, and been admitted to highly competitive programs.
Women in MBA Panel
Join us for an exclusive Office Hours session with former MBA Admissions Committee members and top admissions experts! This is your chance to get insider advice on the MBA application process—directly from those who used to make the decisions. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative, avoid common pitfalls, and stand out in competitive applicant pools. Whether you're just starting your MBA journey or putting the finishing touches on your application, our panelists are here to answer all your questions. Meet our panelists: Faisal K., Chicago Booth MBA, Chicago Booth Admissions Office, coached 100+ M7 admits, 15 years of experience aiding US and international applicants translate their rich global experiences into compelling, relevant, and memorable applications.
Example Follow Up Questions During Interviews
Impress recruiters and stand out from the competition. Learn what questions to ask at the end of your interview to land the job.
