Leland+ Content Library
MBA Interview Questions
Comprehensive list of MBA Interview Questions asked by the top business schools.
How to Properly Set up Claude Cowork for Agentic AI workflows
If you want to set up Claude Cowork so that you can properly create and automate your business workflows, you need to check out this playbook. It will give you step by step instructions to set up what you need to get agentic AI outcomes. It doesn't matter what business you are in, the set up will be applicable!
Executive Systems for Life and Work: Applying CEO-Level Tools to Your Personal and Family Life
The best leaders don’t just run great companies—they run their lives with the same level of clarity, structure, and purpose. In this session, expert Leland coach Gwen T. will share how to apply executive-level systems and frameworks to your personal and family life to create more alignment, efficiency, and peace of mind. You’ll walk away with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to operate your life like a high-performing organization—without losing sight of what matters most.
How to Launch your SWE Career: Tips and Tricks for Landing Internships and Entry-Level Jobs
Breaking into software engineering can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re competing for internships and entry-level roles at top tech companies. In this session, Leland coach Abhi V.—a software engineer at Amazon with experience mentoring aspiring developers—will share practical strategies to help you stand out in the recruiting process. You’ll learn how to strengthen your resume, build projects that showcase your skills, and prepare for technical interviews with confidence. Abhi will also cover tips for networking effectively, leveraging career fairs, and avoiding common mistakes that hold candidates back. Whether you’re a student applying to your first internships or a new grad targeting full-time SWE roles, this session will give you the insights and tools to kickstart your career in tech.
Kellogg/Sloan Deferred Example Resume: Consulting, PE
Resume of a CS/Engineering Management grad with experience in strategy & private equity consulting, tech, and academic research.
Product Roadmap Prioritization: Case Interview
Master product roadmap prioritization with this case interview. Learn to make tough decisions and justify your product strategy!
Why Stanford: Driving Equity in Retail
Explore a successful Stanford GSB essay focusing on leveraging an MBA to champion strategy and equity, foster inclusive retail environments, and engage with cutting-edge social innovation.
Marketing Resume Example – Luxury Retail, E-Commerce, and Sustainability
A high-impact resume featuring cross-functional marketing, digital strategy, and leadership experience in luxury fashion, e-commerce, and environmental advocacy.
HBS Example Essays on Impact, Inclusion & Leadership
Discover how to craft compelling Harvard Business School essays that highlight your commitment to challenging the status quo, driving inclusion, and leading with authenticity.
Beta Dental Insurance: A Profitability Case
Cracking the profitability case for a dental insurance company? See this example of analyzing the business, identifying key levers, and presenting a winning solution.
GSB/HBS Admit on Surviving the GRE
An honest and practical guide to navigating the GRE, including a detailed study plan, test strategy breakdowns, recommended resources, and personal insights on managing setbacks and test-day nerves.
Deloitte Consulting Cover Letter Example
Get an inside look at a successful cover letter for a Business Analyst role at Deloitte Consulting. Learn how to highlight your unique experience and motivations as a new graduate.
McKinsey BA Intern Cover Letter
Cover Letter used to successfully secure interview for McKinsey Business Analyst internship interview
8 Steps to Complete MBA App: 2) Key Stories/Strategic School Outreach
Applying to business school can feel overwhelming! You have dozens of moving pieces: essays, short answers, video content, resume, recommendations, outreach, research, and more. This workshop is the second of a structured 8-part MBA Identity Mapping series designed to take you from fragmented tasks to a clear plan of action. In this session, you will turn your experiences into structured story summaries and begin strategic outreach to students and alumni. These sessions walk you step by step through building one fully aligned MBA application. In every workshop, you will be assigned tasks to complete over the next two weeks, keeping you focused and accountable. By the end, you will have strong, authentic essays and a narrative that runs consistently through your resume, goals, recommendations, school strategy, and interviews. You are absolutely welcome to attend individual sessions if you only need focused help on a specific component(s) of your MBA application. Event 2 transforms your experiences into structured story material and begins meaningful school outreach: • Distill 10–20 high-impact stories from your Life Story Timeline using a structured framework. • Learn how to select stories that reveal leadership, growth, resilience, and character. • Apply tagging to identify recurring themes that will shape your positioning. • Begin outreach to current students and alumni. This is the phase where your raw experiences begin turning into usable material. You move from “I’ve done a lot” to “Here are the defining stories that show exactly who I am.” The MBA Identity Mapping process has guided 100+ applicants into every M7 program, all other top 20 U.S. programs, and leading international programs including INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, Esade, Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, and more. Clients consistently describe it as transformative because it replaces scattered effort with forward momentum and strategic clarity. If you are ready to develop a compelling story bank and begin connecting with your target schools in a thoughtful, intentional way, this is your next step.
HBS Awards and Honors Section – Example Entry
A sample submission of the HBS awards and honors section, showcasing how to highlight meaningful academic, professional, and leadership recognition with clarity and impact.
Private Equity and Investment Banking Resume Template
This template provides a helpful starting point for building a resume tailored to private equity and investment banking recruiting. It outlines recommended structure, section ordering, and content emphasis to help present experience clearly and professionally.
Wharton Recommendation Letter – Leadership and Analytical Impact
A strong endorsement highlighting the candidate’s people skills, technical depth, and sustained performance in high-stakes consulting environments.
Email and LinkedIn Networking Templates for Outreach
A set of customizable templates for warm introductions and cold outreach via email or LinkedIn, tailored for job searches, MBA networking, and career pivots.
Top 10 Deferred MBA Programs and Deadlines
Learn about specific nuances of the top MBA programs. Note: The deadlines in this video are from a prior application cycle.
Understanding Deferred MBA Application Components and Timeline
Learn how you should prioritize the main elements of the deferred MBA application.
