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Positioning for PE and the Buy Side in EMEA

Breaking into private equity and buy-side roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa requires a clear understanding of regional recruiting dynamics, fund structures, and candidate expectations. In this session, you’ll learn how EMEA recruiting timelines differ from the US, what firms prioritize in backgrounds and deal experience, and how to position yourself effectively whether you’re coming from banking, consulting, or another pathway. You’ll leave with a practical strategy for networking, technical preparation, and crafting a narrative that resonates with buy-side firms across the region.

8 Steps to a Complete MBA App: 4) Short & Long-Term Goals & Purpose

Applying to business school can feel overwhelming! You have dozens of moving pieces: essays, short answers, video content, resume, recommendations, outreach, research, and more. This workshop is the fourth of a structured 8-part MBA Identity Mapping series designed to take you from fragmented tasks to a clear plan of action. In this session, you will clarify your short- and long-term goals and build a credible, purpose-driven career narrative. These sessions walk you step by step through building one fully aligned MBA application. In every workshop, you will be assigned tasks to complete over the next two weeks, keeping you organized and accountable. By the end, you will have strong, authentic essays and a cohesive narrative that runs consistently through your resume, goals, recommendations, school strategy, and interviews. You are absolutely welcome to attend individual sessions if you only need focused help on a specific component(s) of your MBA application. Event 4 shapes your identity into a credible, purpose-driven career plan: • Define clear short-term and long-term career goals. • Connect your past experiences and core values to your future direction. • Articulate your broader purpose and the impact you want to have. • Stress-test the realism and logic of your plan. • Ensure your goals align with your strengths and readiness for an MBA. This is the phase where your identity turns into direction. Instead of listing ambitions, you construct a thoughtful, believable path that admissions committees can understand and support. The MBA Identity Mapping process has guided 100+ applicants into every M7 program, all other top 20 U.S. programs, and leading international programs including INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, Esade, Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, and more. Clients consistently describe it as transformative because it replaces scattered effort with forward momentum and strategic clarity. If you are ready to move from abstract aspirations to a grounded, compelling career plan, this is your next step.

A Tactical Playbook for Breaking Into VC

VC isn't hired; it's hunted. The "Right" background is a myth. This playbook gives you the exact scripts, artifacts, and networking systems to prove you can do the job before you even have the title. Transition from aspirant to investor in 30 days.

MBA Resume Guide: Transform Your Resume for Top Programs

Your resume is one of the most important parts of your MBA application, but most applicants approach it the wrong way. Instead of showcasing leadership, impact, and growth, they list responsibilities and tasks. As a result, their resume fails to clearly communicate their value to admissions committees. This guide shows you exactly how to fix that. Inside, you’ll learn how to transform a standard professional resume into a compelling MBA resume that highlights your achievements, leadership, and trajectory. You’ll get: • A step-by-step process for rewriting your resume into MBA format • Clear before-and-after examples of weak vs strong bullet points • A simple framework for turning responsibilities into measurable impact • Guidance on how to show leadership, initiative, and progression • The “First 6 Lines” test to ensure your resume makes a strong first impression This resource is designed to help you create a resume that is clear, focused, and immediately communicates your strengths to admissions committees. Whether you are just getting started or refining your application, this guide will give you a practical, structured approach to building a stronger MBA resume.

Ask Me Anything: Excelling in PE Interviews

​​​Join us for an interactive AMA with a John C., a seasoned private equity professional who has successfully navigated the industry’s most competitive recruiting processes. In this session, you’ll get insider insights on how to stand out in both technical and behavioral interviews, master case studies and modeling tests, and convey your fit for a PE role with confidence. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or looking to refine your approach, this is your chance to get your most pressing questions answered directly by an expert.

ADEA AADSAS - COVID Essay Example

I have attached an example of my COVID Essay which can be found on the Personal Information section of the ADEA AADSAS Application for Dental Schools. The prompt and character count are also showcased!

Start Now: MBA Applications Week Kickoff

MBA applications reward bold, strategic action. The strongest admits do not wait for motivation to strike. They take control early, define a powerful story, and build momentum long before deadlines hit. In this kickoff session, we will show you exactly how to separate yourself from the crowd. You will learn how to sharpen your narrative, clarify your goals with precision, position your experiences for maximum impact, and build a timeline that keeps you ahead and confident. This is not about filling out forms. It is about architecting a compelling case for admission. If you are serious about turning ambition into an admit letter, this is your launchpad.

Land an Interview at Any Tech Company

Land an Interview at Any Tech Company — Free Live Session with Ethan Does this sound like you? You've applied to roles at your dream tech companies. You've spent countless hours sending your résumé into the void of company websites. You've wasted days writing custom cover letters. Only to come up short and never hear anything back — or worse, get the dreaded automated rejection email from a no-reply address. Let me be clear: it's not because you're under-qualified. It's because you're not playing the game. In this free 30-minute session, I'm going to walk you through the exact system I've used to break into top tech companies — including how I entered the DoorDash interview process at the Associate level and walked out with an offer for Senior Manager. No referral required. No luck involved. Just a repeatable process that works. Here's what we'll cover: • The résumé problem nobody talks about: 75% of résumés are rejected before a human ever reads them. I'll show you a live before-and-after demonstration of how to use AI to transform a losing résumé into a résumé that will land on the hiring manager's desk. • The LinkedIn settings that most candidates skip. A handful of profile changes that dramatically increase how often recruiters find you and make your application stand out once you've submitted it. • How to properly go about proactive outreach. I'll give you the exact message template I used to secure interviews at every tech company I've landed an offer at. • A simple bonus strategy that most people would never think to try, guaranteed to get you in the door. At the end of the session, I'll be sharing an exclusive offer for attendees that you won't want to miss out on! This session is for you if: • You're employed but quietly looking for something better • You're actively job searching and not getting any traction • You work in a slow, bureaucratic industry and want to break into tech • You want to understand how the hiring process actually works from the inside

How to Ace Product Management Technical Interviews

Product management interviews often include technical questions that catch candidates off guard—from system design to product architecture and data thinking. Many strong applicants struggle not because they lack the knowledge, but because they don’t know how interviewers expect them to think through these problems. In How to Ace Product Management Technical Interviews, you’ll hear from experienced PM coaches who regularly work 1:1 with candidates preparing for competitive product roles. This panel gives you access to the frameworks, evaluation criteria, and preparation strategies they use when helping clients get ready for technical PM interviews.

MBA Essays That Get You Admitted: Do’s and Don’ts from an M7 Expert

MBA essays are where strong candidates separate themselves, but many applicants struggle to turn their experiences into a clear and compelling story. This session is for MBA applicants who want to approach their essays with more strategy and confidence. You’ll learn what makes an essay memorable to admissions readers, common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong profiles, and how to structure your story so it aligns with what top programs are looking for.

Consulting Behavioral Interviews Masterclass [5/6/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES. After this session, you will know how to structure behavioral responses that hold up under follow-up questions from consulting interviewers. We will cover the specific qualities that distinguish a strong leadership story from a generic one, how to calibrate the complexity of your examples to the firm you are targeting, and how to recover cleanly when an answer starts to drift. Attending live means you can ask about a specific story you are planning to use and hear directly whether it reads the way you intend. The coach works with consulting candidates daily and will share the patterns that consistently show up in responses that land, and those that do not. That perspective is worth the hour on its own.

Product Management Week Kickoff March 2026

Product management is one of the most competitive and opaque career paths in tech—and breaking in requires more than just saying you’re “passionate about product.” This kickoff session is for aspiring PMs who want clarity on how to position themselves for competitive roles and stand out in interviews. You’ll learn how to craft a compelling PM narrative, what hiring managers actually look for in resumes and case interviews, and the common patterns panelists see across candidates who successfully land sought-after PM roles.

CloudCore Series C Case Instructions

Full case study: evaluate a Series C SaaS investment including financial analysis, market assessment, and investment recommendation. Includes: blank modeling template and completed answer key with annotations.

How to Ace the GRE Essay

Are you unsure how to approach the essay section of the GRE? In this event, I'll share proven strategies to enhance your AWA score, offer insights that you may have never heard before, and tackle the essay prompts together so you can do them on your own with confidence. Whether you're just starting your GRE prep or looking your test is next week, this session will help you prepare for the AWA section of the GRE.

What Admissions Committees Look For—And How to Prepare Strategically

Admissions decisions rarely come down to just grades or test scores. Committees are evaluating patterns—how your experiences, goals, and character come together to signal future impact. In What Admissions Committees Look For, you’ll learn how strong applicants position themselves across the entire application. Melissa works 1:1 with candidates navigating competitive admissions and will share the same frameworks used in coaching sessions to evaluate and strengthen an application. Who This Is For - Applicants preparing for competitive graduate or professional programs - Candidates planning to apply in the next 1–2 cycles - Students unsure how to position their experiences strategically - Re-applicants looking to strengthen their overall profile What You’ll Walk Away With - The key signals admissions committees look for across applications - How evaluators connect your academics, experience, and goals - The patterns I see across successful candidates - The common positioning mistakes I fix in 1:1 sessions - How to build a stronger application strategy months before applying

The Playbook to Land Your First PM Role [5/11/2026] (Recording)

$50 COACHING CREDIT GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES. Landing your first product management role is competitive, and many candidates struggle to translate their background into a compelling PM story. This session is for aspiring PMs who want a clearer, more strategic approach to breaking in. You’ll learn how to position your experience for PM roles, build credible product signals through projects or work, and navigate the interview process with more confidence. Join live to hear from PM professionals who have successfully made this transition and now help others do the same. The panelists regularly advise candidates and will share the patterns they see across those who land their first PM role and what stands out to hiring teams. Expect practical guidance and insights similar to what’s covered in 1:1 coaching conversations.

Build Your Test Prep Study Plan: GMAT & GRE

Your target score is not a dream. It is a strategy. The GMAT and GRE are beatable, but only if you stop winging it and start training with intention. In this session, you will build a personalized, high-performance study plan designed around your strengths, weaknesses, and timeline. You will learn how to diagnose your baseline, prioritize the sections that move the needle fastest, structure practice for maximum retention, and time your prep so you peak exactly when it matters. No more scattered studying. No more second guessing. Just a clear roadmap to a score that changes your trajectory. If you are ready to take control of your prep and unlock your full potential, this is your starting line.

What BYU Admissions is Looking For

Applying to BYU but unsure what actually moves the needle in admissions? Strong grades matter—but they’re only part of the picture. In What BYU Admissions Is Looking For, you’ll get a clear breakdown of how to position yourself strategically for Brigham Young University. The speaker regularly works 1:1 with applicants navigating competitive admissions, and this session offers rare access to the evaluation frameworks typically shared in private coaching conversations. Who This Is For - High school students planning to apply to BYU - Transfer applicants seeking clarity on positioning - Students with strong academics who want a more compelling application - Applicants unsure how faith, leadership, and extracurriculars fit into their story What You’ll Walk Away With - What BYU weighs most heavily beyond GPA and test scores - How to present leadership, service, and character authentically - The patterns admissions see across successful applicants - The common positioning mistakes I correct in 1:1 sessions - How to align your essays with BYU’s mission and values

Start With Why: How to Build an MBA Strategy That Will Work

A strong MBA application starts long before you write your essays, it begins with clarity on your “why.” In this session, you’ll learn how to define your career goals, connect them to the right programs, and build a cohesive strategy that guides every part of your application, from school selection to storytelling. Whether you’re early in the process or refining your plan, you’ll leave with a structured approach to crafting an MBA strategy that feels authentic, focused, and compelling.

The AI Skillset That Gives PM Candidates an Edge

AI is rapidly becoming part of the product manager’s toolkit, and candidates who understand how to apply it thoughtfully are starting to stand out in hiring processes. This session is for aspiring and current PMs who want to understand which AI skills actually matter and how to incorporate them into their product thinking. You’ll learn how PMs are using AI in real product workflows, which capabilities hiring managers are beginning to value, and how to demonstrate AI fluency in interviews and projects.