Leland+ Content Library

Key Skills to Prioritize in Year 1

Focus your development efforts on the few core competencies—like structured thinking and executive presence—that drive promotions and impact.

Product Analytics Interview Question Framework

Framework with real example on how to answer product analytics interview questions.

Resume Example: Macquarie & Flexstone Partners Offers

Check out this resume from a Leland customer who got offers in Private Equity.

Harvard/Yale/Stanford Admit with STEM Background — Resume

The resume of a law school applicant who was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Chicago. The applicant had no post-graduation work experience, so the resume highlights legal and STEM internships as well as volunteer and extracurricular involvement.

Telling Your Story: A 101-Guide to a Successful Personal Statement

This video provides a quick overview of what you will need to accomplish in your personal statement and how to get started

2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Recommender Guide

Comprehensive guide to preparing your recommenders for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship

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.

Stanford Law Optional Essay Example — Music

An example of an optional essay response in a successful Stanford Law School application. This essay was written in response to the prompt: "Music has a way of setting tone and mood for any occasion. With this in mind, pick three songs or musical works to be playing in the background as the Admissions Committee reviews your materials."

GMAT/GRE Prep: A Lesson on Number Properties

"This is an interactive, 90-minute content lesson and roundtable to help you understand your blindspots when taking the GMAT and GRE. Come ready to learn and receive advice on how to prepare and where to focus your efforts based on your experience, budget, and desired score."

2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - Rec Template

Downloadable template to prepare your Knight Hennessy Scholars Recommenders - see associated PDF Guide for instructions!

Networking Commandments: A 10-Step Guide for 2025

A 10-step guide for modern networking. A strategic framework for building an authentic network that helps you build your career.

How to Land a Job as an AI/ML Engineer

​Breaking into artificial intelligence and machine learning can feel daunting—but with the right approach, you can position yourself for success in one of tech’s fastest-growing fields. In this session, David H. (AI/ML recruiter for Meta & Intuit), Felipe S. (Columbia IT Masters, Expert in Clustering Models & Neural Networks), and Deepa K. (Current Director of AI Solutions, Former Senior ML @ Affinity) will teach you what top employers look for in AI/ML engineering candidates, how to build the right technical and project experience, and how to stand out in a competitive hiring landscape. ​We’ll cover practical strategies for showcasing your skills, networking effectively, and preparing for technical interviews at leading AI-focused companies. Whether you’re a student exploring your options or a professional pivoting into AI, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to land your first—or next—AI/ML engineering role.

Product Management Interview Prep Cheat Sheet

Want to figure out how to make your examples shine? Leverage this template to create the perfect 'cheat sheet' so you can ace the interview!

2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - How to Answer the Short Answer Questions

This insider guide reveals what KHS really wants beyond stated criteria, offering specific frameworks for the three critical short answer questions

What makes a good consultant?

At its simplest, the consulting interview is a way for firms and consultants to assess if candidates have the intrinsics needed to succeed on the job--to 'be a good consultant.' But what does that even mean? What are the skills and mindsets that make a good consultant, and why do they translate to on-the-job success? In this event, I'll take you through the skills that managers and teams prize from their consultants, talk through how various aspects of the interview process are designed for you to showcase the relevant skills, and highlight how excellent candidates put themselves in the best light throughout the behavioral and case interviews--and what you can do to sharpen your candidacy as you prepare.

Networking Checklist

A strategic, actionable plan for building and maintaining a professional network through daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks

10 Common Mistakes Applicants Make in Private Equity Recruiting - And How to Avoid Them

Private Equity (PE) recruiting is one of the most competitive processes in finance. Whether you're an investment banking analyst, a management consultant, or coming from corporate development, breaking into PE takes more than just technical know-how. It’s about strategy, preparation, and self-awareness.

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.

2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Resume Guide

A comprehensive guide to revamping your resume for the Knight Hennessy Scholars program.

Vibe Coding Effectively as Product Managers - BYU Student Edition

Who is this for? 1) Students trying to break into PM in the AI world 2) Former/Current PMs looking to upskill What will be covered? Pre-requisites before you start Vibe Coding You will learn elements of 1st principles product thinking that are necessary before you start vibe coding How to Vibe Code Learn and Vibe code along with us leveraging one of the many powerful AI Tools available today as part of the session Vibe Coding During Interviews How to handle vibe coding questions as part of PM interviews and how to vibe code during a PM Interview