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Venture Capital Recruiting: What Firms Look for in Candidates
Breaking into venture capital is notoriously competitive—and understanding what firms really value in candidates can give you a critical edge. In this session, Salima K. and Tiana T. will share insights into the qualities, skills, and experiences that top VC firms prioritize when evaluating applicants. You’ll learn how to position your background, highlight the right signals on your resume, and prepare for interviews that test both your technical and investment judgment. Whether you’re just starting to explore VC or actively preparing for recruiting, this session will provide you with actionable strategies to stand out and take the next step toward a career in venture capital.
AI Marketing: Consideration
Using AI for the consideration stage of the marketing funnel.
Columbia Business School: Interview Question Bank
Question bank covering the most commonly asked questions in Columbia Business School interviews.
Inside the Waitlist: How Admissions Really Uses It
• Define what a waitlist decision actually means • Explain why schools use the waitlist (class balancing, yield management, diversity mix) • Common misconceptions (e.g., “It’s a soft reject” vs. “It’s still active consideration”) • How timing, round, and school culture affect outcomes • Typical timelines • High-level do’s and don’ts immediately after being waitlisted
October Series - Managing a Job Search (Session 4)
Stop moving in the wrong direction! It’s easy to confuse being busy with making progress. Not all activity is created equal. Many job seekers spend hours applying blindly or scrolling through job boards. But this kind of busywork often leads to burnout and disappointment. The real trap is measuring effort instead of results. (Read that again). What matters is focusing on high-impact activities and tracking meaningful metrics. If you don’t, you risk throwing darts in the wrong direction and wondering why you’re not hitting the board. While you might get lucky with sheer volume and the law of averages, it’s ultimately the quality and direction of your activity that truly counts.
Georgetown McDonough Essays
Application essays for two short answer questions and one long form question for dual-degree applicants
Prompts for Market & Competitive Research
Pre-built prompt templates for AI-assisted analysis, comparison, and insight generation.
The Five AI Collaboration Modes
Learn the five main ways to collaborate with AI—Clarifier, Sparring Partner, Synthesizer, Editor, and Orchestrator—to enhance productivity.
Classic vs Unconventional Case Types
An overview of classic vs unconventional case types for management consulting.
MBA Resume Template with Helpful Notes
Word version of resume template based on Stanford Career Management Center guidelines
AI Use Cases for Knowledge Workers
Quick reference guide to high-impact AI applications in writing, research, planning, and communication.
Drafting & Content Creation (Using Claude)
Learn how to create high-quality first drafts for emails, reports, and proposals using AI to structure and elevate your ideas.
Forecasting & Decision Support (Using ChatGPT)
Explore how AI identifies trends, evaluates data, and supports smarter business decisions.
Exercise: Automate a Team Workflow with AI
Redesign a repetitive team process—from trigger to action to outcome—using AI-driven automation.
Real Stories from S&T - Candid Perspectives (Lifestyle, Pressure, Culture)
An experienced trader discusses the high-pressure environment, the true lifestyle, and the unspoken rules of the trading floor culture.
Network Your Way
An overview of how to leverage networking to achieve your professional and personal goals.
Life as a First Year Analyst
Survive your first year. Learn the essential day-to-day tasks, how to manage expectations, and the best way to prove your value quickly.
Being Objective-Driven: Management Consulting
An overview of being objective-driven for management consulting.
Ride-Hailing App: Organic
A walkthrough of the Ride-Hailing App: Organic case for management consulting.
Authentic Storytelling for PEI Behavioral Interviews
McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and other behavioral interviews can make or break your consulting application. Success isn’t just about rehearsing answers—it’s about telling authentic, memorable stories that highlight your leadership, impact, and problem-solving skills. Join expert coach Maria T. (Former recruiting lead at McKinsey) and learn how to refine your own stories and get personalized feedback to make sure they land. By the end, you’ll know how to craft and deliver stories that resonate—and feel confident showcasing your unique strengths in high-stakes behavioral interviews.
