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Why is the Extracurricular Section Important?
An overview of why the extracurricular section is a vital part of your application, with a focus on how it showcases your passions, time management skills, and potential contributions to the campus community.
Baidu Product Management Intern Take-Home
Practice working through a real take-home project using the strategies and insights you need to land the offer.
Ask Me Anything with Former Ivy League Admissions Reader + Journalist
What does it really take to get into an Ivy League? Watch questions being answered by a former admissions reader and journalist in this exclusive AMA!
Personal Statement Example that Worked
From patient to practitioner: See how one student's personal health challenges and research background helped them craft a successful dental school application.
Entertainment Industry Resume - Business Language for Production Work
Considering an MBA? A transition out of production into a more traditional business function? This resume demonstrates how to position your production related experience in terms that will resonate with those who sit on the corporate side or on admissions panels at major universities. I've sat on review panels for both. This resume sample also shows how to save space while including multiple roles in the same company and how to include indie films and/or other creative projects.
The Sales Cover Letter Template That Gets You Hired
Don't let your cover letter get ignored. Use our fill-in-the-blank template and proven frameworks to craft a sales cover letter that lands interviews.
The Perfect Interview Follow-Up Email
Learn how to write a perfect follow-up email after your interview. This template gives you the tools to stand out, make a lasting impression, and land the job.
Crushing Your Dental School Interview
Get into your dream dental school! We give you the strategies and tips you need to prepare for and ace your interview, from common questions to powerful answers.
VC Interview Timeline & Strategy Template
Master the venture capital interview process. This template breaks down the timeline, strategies, and key steps you need to take to land a job at a VC firm.
How to Build a Winning Supply Chain Resume
A supply chain professional at Square shares the resume template that gets interviews and highlights the key metrics top companies look for.
Pivoting to Product Management
Thinking about making the move into product management but not sure where to start? Join Nina S. as she leads this workshop designed for career switchers looking to break into PM roles, whether you’re coming from consulting, engineering, design, operations, or something else entirely. She'll cover topics such as what hiring managers look for, how to translate your past experience into product-ready language, and smart ways to build relevant skills before you apply. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what it takes to pivot—and how to position yourself for success in the PM job market.
Inside a PM Interview: Live Mock + Breakdown
Ever wonder what actually happens in a product management interview? In this interactive session, you’ll get a front-row seat to a live mock PM interview—no scripts, no fluff. Watch as experienced product manager Mike M. (Former Atlassian APM, now PM at Leland) interviews expert coach Kate X. (PM at Capital One, former Consultant at Accenture). You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of how to structure your answers, avoid common mistakes, and show up with confidence when it’s your turn in the hot seat. It’s one thing to read about interview strategy—it’s another to see it in action.
How I Broke Into Product Management Without a CS Degree
Think you need a computer science degree to land a PM role? Think again. In this candid session, you’ll hear firsthand from Niina A. about how she broke into the field without a technical background—and what she learned along the way. She'll unpack the strategies that worked, the obstacles faced, and the key moves that helped her stand out. You’ll walk away with actionable tips on how to highlight your strengths, close skill gaps, and make the leap into product—no CS degree required.
Being a UX Leader
Learn the strategies and skills needed to transition from UX designer to effective leader and make a lasting impact on your team.
Grids
Learn how to use grids to create structured, professional, and visually consistent layouts. Master the foundation of great design.
What is Freelance Design?
Get a complete overview of freelance design. Learn how to build a business, find clients, and manage your projects to succeed on your own terms.
What is Usability?
Learn the core principles of usability and why it's essential for creating user-friendly products. This guide covers the 5 key components of great design.
What to do from Freshman Year On
The ultimate guide for ambitious dental school students. Learn what to do each year of college to build a stand-out application.
NYU MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example
Check out this NYU Stern MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example.
The Ultimate Cold Outreach Template
Stop sending cold emails that get ignored. Learn how to write effective outreach templates that get responses and land you opportunities.
