Leland+ Content Library

Example: A New Grad's McKinsey Business Analyst Resume

A successful resume for a new graduate who received a Business Analyst offer at McKinsey, highlighting a background in business and economics from a top university.

Management Consulting Week 2026 Kickoff

Kick off Leland’s Management Consulting Week with a high-level panel focused on what actually matters in consulting recruiting. This session will cover the key do’s and don’ts throughout the process, how strong candidates differentiate themselves, and the most common mistakes that derail otherwise competitive applicants. Panelists will break down where to focus your time, what not to miss at each stage, and how to approach consulting recruiting strategically from start to finish. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your approach, this kickoff will help you prioritize effectively and set a strong foundation for the rest of the week.

McKinsey Cover Letter - Internship

A cover letter for a McKinsey internship that highlights the candidate's desire to use technical and people skills to empower others.

McKinsey Cover Letter - Full-Time

A cover letter for a full-time position at McKinsey, highlighting a candidate's motivation to improve people and organizations.

Management Consulting Week Kickoff

Breaking into consulting can feel overwhelming when you're trying to navigate networking, recruiting timelines, case interviews, and firm selection all at once. This kickoff session is designed for aspiring consultants who want a clear roadmap for the recruiting process and a better understanding of what to focus on throughout the week. You’ll learn how top firms evaluate candidates, identify the most important components of a successful recruiting strategy, and create a plan for getting the most value from each upcoming session.

McKinsey PEI - REAL EXAMPLES AND TEMPLATE

This resource is for folks who are preparing for the McKinsey PEI. The McKinsey PEI is a notoriously difficult interview to prep for as it's unique to the Firm. This short guide contains an explanation, real examples, and templates as you prepare your stories. Feedback from successful McKinsey candidates who have used this template: - "Sophie helped me a lot for preparing for McKinsey's PEI section, and I received feedback that it was a very strong part of my interview. The stories, and the way she helped me structure them, helped me stand out at other firms I recruited for as well. Would highly recommend!" - "I highly recommend her for your behavioral interviews. She has taught me how to approach it with a structure overall and within each of the STAR steps, making it very easy for my interviewers to follow through." - "Sophie taught me how to approach questions with a clear structure, both overall and within each step of the STAR method. This made my stories much easier for interviewers to follow."

Your Path to MBB: How to Stand Out

Learn what it really takes to stand out in the highly competitive MBB recruiting process. In this session, top Leland consulting coaches break down the strategies that consistently help candidates land interviews and offers—from crafting a compelling story to excelling in networking, casing, and problem-solving assessments. You'll leave with a clear roadmap for positioning yourself as a top-tier candidate at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.

McKinsey Full-time Business Analyst Cover Letter

Cover Letter used to successfully secure interview & receive offer for McKinsey Business Analyst interview

McKinsey BA Intern Cover Letter

Cover Letter used to successfully secure interview for McKinsey Business Analyst internship interview

MBB Resume (Full-Time analyst roles)

Resume used to successfully secure full-time analyst/associate interviews at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG

Resume — Hospitality: Elevating Guest Experiences

A professional resume for a hospitality role, highlighting a candidate's passion and experience in creating exceptional customer and guest experiences.