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Do’s and Don’ts of the Behavioral Interview - Software Engineering

Are you gearing up for a behavioral interview in software engineering and want to ensure you make a lasting impression? Join me, Lance, for an insightful session on the Do’s and Don’ts of the Behavioral Interview. As an Engineering Manager at Lucid Software, I've spent years guiding and managing software engineers, and I've spent years interviewing junior and senior engineers for roles at Lucid. In this event, I'll share key strategies and common pitfalls to avoid during your behavioral interviews. Whether you're just starting out or looking to change jobs, this session will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.

How U.S. MBA Admissions Work

Application components, holistic review, timelines (Round 1 vs Round 2), application portals

U.S. vs International Admissions Differences

What U.S. schools value (leadership, impact, fit), expectations for career clarity

Telling Your Story

Build Your Own Personal Brand

HBS Personal Statement Example: Crafting a Story of You

A deep dive into a successful Harvard Business School personal statement. Learn how to tell a compelling story that gets you noticed by admissions committees.

The Columbia Business School LOR That Got Me Accepted

A deep dive into a powerful letter of recommendation for Columbia Business School. Learn how to get your recommenders to write compelling letters that get you accepted.

The Yale SOM Essays That Got Me Accepted

A deep dive into the essays that earned a spot at Yale School of Management. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that stands out to admissions committees.

NYU Stern Short Answer: Consulting & Energy

A deep dive into a successful NYU Stern short answer essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your experience in consulting and energy.

LPRO Case Study: An Investment Thesis

A deep dive into the Open Lending Corporation (LPRO) case study. Learn to build a compelling investment thesis from a bull and bear perspective and defend your final recommendation.

Example Investment Banking Resume: Summer Associate

See an example of an investment banking summer associate resume. Learn how to highlight relevant skills, academic achievements, and experience to secure a position at firms like Financial Technology Partners and RBC.

Example Investment Banking Cover Letter: Summer Associate

Learn how to write a standout cover letter for your investment banking summer associate role and land that interview.

The Ultimate MBA Recruiting Cover Letter Guide

Learn how to craft a compelling cover letter that highlights your qualifications and gets you noticed by top employers.

From Penn Engineering to McKinsey and Amazon

See how this UPenn engineering grad crafted a winning resume for a Business Analyst Digital Practice role at McKinsey and Software Development Engineer offer from Amazon.

GMAT, GRE & English Tests

Test options, typical target scores by school tier, TOEFL vs IELTS vs Duolingo

Storytelling vs Reporting

Avoiding resume repetition, writing essays that resonate

UC Berkeley Essay: Crafting a Personal Narrative

A deep dive into a successful UC Berkeley essay. Learn how to craft a compelling personal narrative that highlights your experiences and gets you accepted.

Additional Essays: Case Study

Case study for understanding how to craft a stellar additional essay for your law school application

Additional Essays: Case Study Worksheet

Practice crafting a stellar additional essay for your law school application.

The Deferred MBA Essay That Got Me Accepted

A deep dive into a successful Columbia Business School deferred MBA essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that gets you noticed by admissions committees.

HBS Essay Example: The Business-Minded Leader

A deep dive into a successful HBS essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your career aspirations and the impact you'll have on the world.