Leland+ Content Library

Private Equity Networking Tracker

Master your networking game. Use this tracker to manage relationships and conversations for investment banking and private equity recruiting.

Private Equity Firms: What You Need to Know

This guide provides an overview of the private equity industry, including key players, different firm types, and the basics of how they operate.

How to Network into IB

Stand out and get hired. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to networking effectively and landing a job in investment banking.

Mastering LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Handshake & More

Use top platforms strategically to research roles, build your brand, and land your next opportunity.

Ace Your Interview: The QBQ Method

Learn the "Question Behind the Question" (QBQ) interview method to uncover the interviewer's unspoken intent and give answers that get you hired.

Framework: Leland's Ultimate Product Design Framework

Leland's top PMs and designers share a proven framework to create intuitive, user-centric products that solve real problems.

The MBA Resume That Got Me My Consulting Offer

Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume for consulting. Learn how to highlight your experience and land an offer.

AI Software Case Interview: Market Sizing Walkthrough

Practice estimating a $50B+ AI market using real assumptions—perfect for mastering structure and mental math in tech-focused cases.

Private Equity Recruiting: Tips & Advice

Learn the tips and strategies you need to know to break into the competitive world of private equity.

Communication & Building Trust With the Interviewer

Master the art of communication in your next interview. Learn how to build rapport and trust with the interviewer for a more successful outcome.

IB Networking Tracker Guide + Template

This spreadsheet will help you track your networking conversations with individuals at the banks you are reaching out to. You can export the sheet to a file type that is sharable across devices so that you have constant access to the sheet (ex. Google Sheets).

Conflict Story: Acing Your Behavioral Interview

Learn how to tell a compelling conflict story using the STAR method. Showcase your problem-solving and communication skills to impress interviewers.

Framework: RICE (Prioritization)

Learn the RICE scoring model (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to make data-driven decisions and build a product roadmap that delivers maximum value.

MBA Interviews: What NOT to Do

Avoid the common pitfalls that sink strong applicants—learn what to skip and how to stay on track.

Intro to Case Leadership

Learn the core principles of case leadership in a case interview. This guide will teach you how to set the agenda, drive the conversation, and manage the interviewer to a successful conclusion.

PM Networking CRM

A simple CRM to manage your networking for product management. Track connections, follow-ups, and get a referral to your dream PM job.

IB Application Tracker With Email Formats

This downloadable spreadsheet is an Investment Banking application tracker that includes pre-formatted email templates to streamline the application process.

How to Prepare for Case Interviews

Build the skills to crack any case—structure, analyze, and communicate like a top-tier consultant.

McKinsey Imbellus Examples: A Guide to the Problem Solving Game

An overview of the different scenarios in the McKinsey Problem Solving Game (Imbellus), with key strategies and tips to succeed. Learn how to approach the ecosystem, Redrock, and Seawolf mini-games.

INSEAD Example Essays – Product Leadership, Global Agility, and Restless Curiosity

A complete INSEAD essay set featuring career goals in product management, reflections on cultural agility and personal growth, and stories of building cross-border relationships and learning through service, improv, and exploration.