Leland+ Content Library
Case Analysis: Math, Moves, and Shortcuts
Doing the math right is just table stakes; telling me what the math means is how you win the offer. We'll walk through how to clear a slide and develop the quantitative engine to drive the case forward. You will learn how to perform calculations under pressure, break down common charts, and crucially, how to pivot immediately from the answer to the "So What?"—the strategic insight that enables you to crack the case.
Anatomy of a Case
Thriving as a Consultant
True North Prep: Winning the Bain Offer
Management Consulting Thriving Plan
Use this comprehensive framework to combine everything you’ve learned into a personalized, actionable strategy for long-term career success.
Intro to Professional Development and Growth
Learn how to move past the ambiguity of performance reviews and take ownership of your long-term skill development and growth trajectory.
The Resume Screen: How to Get The First Interview
Your resume has seconds to make an impression before it’s sorted into "Interview" or "Reject." We strip away the fluff and focus on the high-impact signals that Bain screeners seek. Learn how to highlight the "so what" of your experience and structure your bullets to prove you already think like a consultant.
Key Tips for Your First 100 Days
Nail your onboarding with a tactical checklist for building essential relationships, setting expectations, and delivering early wins.
The Process: How Bain Recruiting Actually Works
From application to final round decision, this video maps out the entire lifecycle of a Bain recruit. We break down the timeline, the different interview formats you’ll encounter, and the key touchpoints where candidates often get lost. Know exactly where you stand at every step of the journey.
Nail the Consulting Case Interview
Cracking the consulting case interview is one of the biggest challenges in landing an offer at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG—but with the right strategy and mindset, you can stand out from the competition. In this panel, expert Leland coaches Casey L. (BCG consultant, Andrew H. (Associate Partner @ Bain), and Alan W. (former McKinsey Engagement Manager) will share insider insights from both sides of the interview table. You’ll learn what top firms are really testing for, how to structure your approach, and how to deliver confident, polished answers under pressure.
Working Effectively with Your Supervisor
Master the art of managing up, ensuring clear communication, and securing the guidance you need to thrive on your project.
Seeking and Applying Feedback Effectively
Transform vague critiques into actionable insights and build a clear plan for closing skill gaps that are holding you back.
Intro to Sustainability and Career Management
Shift your mindset from short-term survival to building a consulting career that's both high-impact and personally sustainable for years to come.
Intro to Keys to Success on The Job
Get a high-level overview of the non-negotiable behaviors and mindset shifts required to excel in a demanding consulting environment.
Key Skills to Prioritize in Year 1
Focus your development efforts on the few core competencies—like structured thinking and executive presence—that drive promotions and impact.
Personal Capacity and Stretch
Learn how to accurately gauge your workload limits and push for growth without crossing the line into chronic burnout.
Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies
Learn the distinction between these critical relationships and develop a strategy for building a network that advocates for your advancement.
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.
Long-Term Career Paths
Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.
Storytelling 101: Crafting an Effective Experience Story
One of the most common mistakes in the Behavioral Interview is in telling poor experience stories. These glimpses into your past not only need to highlight your impact, teamwork, coachability, and resiliency, but also be compelling enough to capture the attention of your interviewer (and someday, your clients). We will break down the components of a great experience story, and demonstrate how it goes so much further than a mere STAR approach
