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Sales & Trading Product Knowledge Quiz

A targeted quiz to test core Sales & Trading product knowledge and prepare for technical interviews.

Sample Written Communications to Supervisor

See real examples of effective emails for status updates, feedback requests, and tough conversations to manage your supervisor’s expectations.

Didn’t Land an MBB Offer? Here’s What to Do Next

Not landing an MBB offer isn’t the end of your consulting journey—it’s the start of your next opportunity. In this workshop, Angela C.—a Stanford instructor, venture coach, and former Deloitte Senior Consultant—will share how to turn a setback into a launchpad for success. ​With experience coaching founders, high-achieving professionals, and aspiring consultants, Angela will walk you through practical next steps to strengthen your profile, explore adjacent roles, and strategically position yourself for future cycles or alternative paths in consulting, startups, or venture capital. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and an actionable plan to move forward.

What Makes a Good Stock Pitch

These slides include tips and examples for how to communicate your market view, differentiated view, monetization plan, risks, and rewards to investors.

Recruiting Internationally: Land an IB Role

Breaking into investment banking as an international candidate comes with unique challenges—but with the right strategy, it’s absolutely achievable. In this session, top IB coach Hanie L. will break down how international recruiting really works. You’ll learn how to position your background, network strategically across borders, and avoid the common mistakes that derail otherwise strong applications.

How to Navigate the Product Sense/Discovery question

​The product sense—or discovery—question is one of the trickiest parts of any product management interview. It tests not only your creativity but also your ability to think strategically, empathize with users, and communicate structured product decisions. ​In this session, Kate X, a seasoned product leader and Leland coach with experience hiring and mentoring PMs at top tech companies, will break down exactly what interviewers are looking for and how to deliver confident, high-impact answers. ​In this event you'll: ​Learn a repeatable framework for tackling product sense questions ​See real examples of strong responses ​Leave with clear strategies to stand out in your next PM interview.

GSB Admit - What Matters Most Essay Example

What Matters Most Essay Example - exploring family history, career, and future ambitions at GSB

CBS MBA Example Essays

CBS MBS successful example essays. Asian Male, low GPA.

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

HBS MBA Example Successful Essays

HBS MBA Example Successful Essays. Asian Male - Consulting.

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

LBS Example Essays - Admitted Candidate

LBS (London Business School) Example Essays - Admitted Candidate

Score Your Shot - M7 MBA Candidate Profile Evaluation

Evaluate your M7 MBA competitiveness with this comprehensive scoring rubric. Discover your true standing across 6 dimensions.

Writing a Holistic Set of Kellogg Essays (Deck)

Many applicants find a way to write at least one strong essay. But those that really maximize the essay-writing process find a way to make clear how their experiences inform their goals, and develop clear narrative through-lines that make their contributions to the school and program tangible. They have a “brand”. You know what they’re all about. This event will draw from example essays written by successful Northwestern Kellogg admits. These essays were particularly strong in how they spoke to one another—how they created a three-dimensional applicant who top Kellogg AdComs could envision contributing to their community. Their professional and judiciously placed personal experience offer evidence for why they’re the kind of person who will make their specific kind of difference in the world. During this session, we'll analyze these essays alongside you so you have a clear view into how you can apply what you've learned to your own writing, and put your best application forward for Kellogg's top-flight MBA program.

The New Frontier: Landing a Job in AI

​Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry—and the demand for skilled professionals is skyrocketing. In this panel, Nitin A. (Senior Director of AI @ Microsoft), David H. (Former Talent @ Meta, Intuit, a16z), and Andrew Q. (Former Head of AI @ Spotify) will share how to break into the fast-growing AI field, even if you don’t have a traditional technical background. You’ll learn what hiring managers are looking for, how to position your experience, and where the biggest opportunities are emerging.

M7 MBA Resume Differentiators - School by School Guide

A detailed school-by-school guide on refining your resume for competitive M7 MBA programs

Scoring Your First Job Post Graduation

​Landing your first job after graduation can be one of the most exciting—but also most uncertain—steps in your career journey. ​In this session—hosted in partnership with Interstride—you’ll hear directly from Matthew M. (Ex BCG, Dalberg), Kira D. (Ex Disney, Dreamworks), and Connie M. (Founder of Career Coaching Program) about what employers are really looking for in new graduates. We’ll cover how to identify the right roles, tailor your applications, and stand out during interviews and networking opportunities. This session will give you actionable insights to help you confidently launch your career!

Columbia Business School Essay Examples– Fashion, Sustainability, and Inclusive Leadership

A set of CBS essays from an admitted applicant, weaving together a passion for heritage fashion, operational sustainability, and community building through DEI initiatives.

GSB Admit - Recommendation Letter Example

Example Direct Manager Recommendation from GSB Admit