Leland+ Content Library

How to Ace PM Interviews

Product management interviews can feel daunting—but with the right frameworks and preparation, you can walk into every conversation confident and ready. This session breaks down the core components of PM interviewing, from product sense and analytical thinking to execution, communication, and behavioral storytelling. You’ll learn how to structure clear, compelling answers, showcase your problem-solving skills, and avoid the common pitfalls that trip up candidates. Whether you're targeting Big Tech, high-growth startups, or rotational PM programs, this workshop will give you the tools to stand out and make a lasting impression.

Networking Log

Keep track of all your coffee chats in one place! This tool allows you to record conversation notes, follow-ups, and next steps so you can maintain organized and professional outreach.

Crafting Strong Behavioral Stories for Consulting Interviews

Behavioral interviews can make or break a consulting offer. In this session, top Leland coach and ex-McKinsey EM Alan W. will walk you through how to craft clear, compelling stories that demonstrate leadership, impact, and problem-solving under pressure. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, avoid common pitfalls, and adapt your stories to different firms so you can show up confident and interview-ready.

Nontraditional Pre-MBA Resume Template

Pre‑MBA resume template for nontraditional “alphabet soup” public‑sector folks, turning govt and advocacy experience into crisp, admit‑ready impact.

Six Pillars MBA Application Strategy Template

A structured worksheet for mapping your experiences to the Six Pillars MBA programs use to evaluate candidates.

Georgetown McDonough Essays

Application essays for two short answer questions and one long form question for dual-degree applicants

Strategy Consultant Charting Cheat Sheet

A quick-reference cheat sheet for choosing the right consulting chart to clearly communicate strategy insights and data-driven stories.

Recommendation Development Requirements

A clear framework for selecting strong MBA recommenders and guiding them to deliver compelling, criteria-aligned recommendations.

MBA Application Strategy: The Six Pillars

A clear definition of the Six Pillars MBA admissions use to evaluate candidates, with guidance on how to demonstrate each through your experiences.

Personal Efficiency Playbook

Getting to Inbox Zero, Time Management, and AI

Strategy Consultants’ Presentation Toolkit

Selling Complex Business Ideas with Better, More Powerful Charting

MBA Essay Development Requirements

A structured framework for developing compelling MBA essays that align your stories to admissions criteria and post-MBA goals.

Job Evaluation Tool

Practical template to help you rationally evaluate different job opportunities.

Managing Your Online Presence for MBA Apps

Social Media and Online Presence: 10 Tips for MBA Applicants

The University of Chicago GSB Case Prep Book

The Student’s Reference Guide to Practicing Consulting Case Interviews

Stanford GSB career handbook

Stanford GSB career handbook for experienced professionals

MBA Goals Worksheet

A concise worksheet to clarify your MBA career goals and articulate the “why MBA, why now, and why this school” with precision.

Stanford Undergraduate Interview Questions

Comprehensive set of interviewer questions the school requires interviewers to ask.

2 Hour Job Search

A step-by-step system for running an efficient, high-ROI job search that turns networking into referrals and offers.

MBA Interview Prep Guidelines

A concise MBA interview prep guide focused on storytelling, school fit, and nailing the questions that drive admissions decisions.