Leland+ Content Library

Information Architecture

Master the art of structuring content. Learn how to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that help people find what they need, fast.

Pivoting to UX/New to UX

New to UX? This is your complete guide to breaking into the field. Learn the core skills, build your portfolio, and land your first job.

Communicate Proactively

Master the art of proactive communication to stand out in your role, impress your boss, and accelerate your career growth in any industry.

MBA Resume: Work Experience

Your work experience is key to getting in. Learn how to highlight your professional accomplishments and impress the admissions committee.

MBA Resume: 3 Tips for Success

Craft an MBA resume that gets noticed. We break down three essential tips to help you highlight your experience and land an interview.

Practice Case Prompt #2: User Feedback Analysis

See an example prompt for a typical product management case interview.

MBA Resume: Community Service & Leadership

Learn how to showcase your community service and leadership experience on your MBA resume to make a lasting impression on the admissions committee.

Intangibles

It's all about the hustle. We break down the "intangible" factors that can set your MBA application apart and help you get accepted.

Kellogg Interview Tips

Get into Kellogg! Learn what to expect, common questions, and how to impress the admissions committee with a guide to key strategies and expert tips.

The Accepted Resume: UChicago Law

See a real resume that got a student into UChicago Law. Learn how to highlight experience and skills that admissions committees want to see.

Office Hours: Get Into a Top APM Program

Learn key strategies and tips to land an offer in a top Associate Product Manager (APM) program.

Thinking Fast & Slow: Mastering Critical Reasoning with a Stanford MBA

Approach critical reasoning questions with confidence after practicing these techniques from a GMAT/GRE expert.

Craft Your Career Transition Story

A video to help you articulate a compelling narrative around your career shift, connecting past experiences with future goals for resumes, interviews, and MBA essays.

5 Tips for MBA Applicants from a Former Stanford Admissions Director

Insider advice on how to strengthen your MBA application—from storytelling and school fit to strategic positioning—straight from a former GSB gatekeeper.

Ace Your Interview!

A high-level guide to interview preparation, offering tips on confidence, structure, and storytelling to help you make a strong impression across MBA or job interviews.

L.E.K. Cover Letter Example – From Urban Education to Private Equity Consulting

A first-year MBA’s cover letter emphasizing leadership in large-scale school reform, interest in L.E.K.’s fast-paced PE work, and a desire to contribute strategic thinking and team management skills to client engagements.

Is Now the Right Time for a Transition?

A reflective guide to evaluating personal, professional, and market factors when considering a career pivot.

(Jun. 2024) Former AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application

An insider session where a former admissions committee member walks through a real or simulated MBA application, sharing evaluation criteria, red flags, and tips to strengthen your materials.

GMAT/GRE Behind the Curtain: What are they really testing?

A deep dive into the purpose behind each section of the GMAT and GRE, uncovering the core skills schools care about—and how to align your prep accordingly.

Strategizing MBA Options for Experienced Candidates (EMBA Focus)

A resource for mid-career professionals exploring Executive MBA programs, with guidance on timing, program fit, and aligning your MBA choice with long-term leadership goals.