Leland+ Content Library

Which AI job is the right fit for me?

Reading to understand roles and impact on things like work-life balance, focus time vs. meetings, and more. Includes a research assignment and table laying out different aspects of each job.

No one owes you a referral. Earn it

Learn the biggest networking mistakes and how to build trust with MBB consultants without seeming fake or desperate.

The Career Accelerator: A Playbook for Your Job Search

This playbook is for job seekers looking to replace scattered applications with a structured, step-by-step system to find their next role. Students will learn to define their career direction, create a strategic search plan, organize their applications, and negotiate a higher salary to secure the offer they deserve.

Navigating AI Salary Data & Market Trends

Walkthrough of key salary datasets and trends, explaining what drives compensation differences and how candidates can evaluate offers and align career goals with compensation realities.

Forward-Deployed Engineers & AI Services-Led Growth

Explores the FDE role in detail: client-facing integration, technical implementation, rapid prototyping, and serving as a bridge between engineering and GTM, supported by insights from a16z and industry examples. Assignment encourages role research and personal reflection.

Long-Term Career Paths

Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.

Network Your Way

An overview of how to leverage networking to achieve your professional and personal goals.

Elevator Pitch Essentials Worksheet

Learn the four essential elements of an elevator pitch and draft your own with examples to help you get started!

AI Job Market Noise, Networking Strategies & Referrals

Examines challenges posed by imprecise AI job listings and teaches targeted networking practices, referral system insights, and rapport-building with insiders, plus an assignment to initiate connections and refine messaging.

Case Interview Overview: The Full Structure

Before we dive into the data, you need to understand the rhythm of the 40-minute conversation that is the Case Interview. This module outlines the "ideal" flow of a Bain case as an introduction to the anatomy of a case before deep diving into each component individually.

DDS Admissions: Ask Me Anything with Admissions Directors

Join us for an exclusive "Ask Me Anything" session with Ellen W. & Rachael K, seasoned experts in dental school admissions! With decades of DDS admissions experience between them, they can't wait to field the basic inquiries to most strategic interview & selection tactics. Let them empower you! This is your chance to get personalized advice on acing your interviews and crafting a standout application. Ellen & Rachael are passionate about helping you achieve your dreams and they are ready to share their joint expertise with you. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot and gain invaluable insights into the dental school admissions process!

How to Nail “Why This Fund?”

Learn how to research a fund beyond their website - including their strategy, culture, and recent deals - and turn that insight into a response that shows deep alignment.

Introduction to the AI Company Landscape & Assignment

This will introduce the AI jobs landscape and also share reading to help you dive deeper to understand the entire AI market. There is an assignment to research three companies of interest to better understand what companies in this space do.

How U.S. MBA Admissions Work

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

Inside the Forward-Deployed Engineer Role

Interactive session dissecting the FDE role with real-world examples, skill mapping, and discussion on how FDEs accelerate AI adoption in enterprise environments.

Management Consulting Thriving Plan

Use this comprehensive framework to combine everything you’ve learned into a personalized, actionable strategy for long-term career success.

Sample Redlined Optional Essay

Seeing red? Good! This example shows you how even short optional essays need thorough editing and revision.

Managing A Job Search - Deck

This guide shows you how to organize your search with targeted lists and track the status of every application, contact, and task.

Creating Impactful Pre-Job Projects

Walkthrough of building and presenting portfolio pieces that resonate with AI employers, featuring tips on storytelling, technical demonstration, and networking through project sharing.

Personal Capacity and Stretch

Learn how to accurately gauge your workload limits and push for growth without crossing the line into chronic burnout.