Leland+ Content Library
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Select and Prepare Your MBA Recommenders
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Build a Standout Resume
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Develop a Career Strategy
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Example Management Consulting Resumes and Cover Letters
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Example MBA Essays
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Plan Your Application and Refine Your MBA Narrative
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Example MBA Resumes
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Ace Your MBA Interviews
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Create a Strong MBA Resume
Wharton Example Essays – Fashion, Heritage, and Inclusive Leadership
Two essays from an admitted applicant connecting operational excellence in fashion to a mission of sustainability and inclusion, with concrete plans to contribute across retail, DEI, and wellness communities at Wharton.
McKinsey Resume Example – Fashion to Consulting Career Pivot
An MBA resume illustrating a transition from global fashion production to strategy consulting, with strong results in supply chain efficiency, cost optimization, and startup advising.
Crafting Engaging & Effective MBA Resumes
A practical video on building your resume to help you present your experience clearly and compellingly for MBA applications.
Nailing Questions for Your MBA Interviewer
A practical guide to asking thoughtful, strategic questions during MBA interviews—tailored for different types of interviewers and school formats.
Deloitte Consulting Cover Letter Example – Pivot from Fashion to Strategy
A tailored MBA cover letter illustrating a transition from fashion to consulting, highlighting transferable skills in analytics, vendor management, and strategic operations.
MBA Resume Template – Fillable Format for Customization
A clean, structured Word template designed to help applicants craft an MBA-ready resume, with prompts for quantifiable achievements and leadership highlights.
Perfecting Your CBS Essays
A focused resource for refining your Columbia Business School essays, with guidance on tone, structure, and aligning your story with CBS values.
MBA Recommendation Letter Guide
A step-by-step resource to help applicants and recommenders navigate the MBA recommendation process, including templates, best practices, and question-specific advice.
MBA Cover Letter Guide – Structure, Strategy, and Sample
A comprehensive guide with best practices, formatting tips, and a real McKinsey offer-winning cover letter to help MBA applicants craft tailored, effective cover letters.
Is Now the Right Time for a Transition?
A reflective guide to evaluating personal, professional, and market factors when considering a career pivot.
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.
