Leland+ Content Library

HBS Application Info - Summer Analyst and Insurance Roles

A breakdown of how one summer strategy analyst explained their role at Accenture, detailing key accomplishments like creating a pricing model that identified $10M in cost savings.

Drivers of Value Creation & Valuation: Insights for Hedge Fund Investors

In this foundational session, you’ll explore the key levers of business value creation—understanding how revenue dynamics, margin improvement, capital efficiency, and growth initiatives shape valuation. By grounding yourself in these fundamental concepts, you’ll establish the strategic foundation you need for identifying critical inflection points and alpha-generating opportunities in later deep-dive sessions. ​Guiding you through it is Leland coach Diyang Y., who brings first-hand experience from M&A at RBC and as a long/short equity analyst at Point72. He emphasizes that success in investing isn’t just technical—it’s about “thinking independently, building conviction in an idea, and communicating it clearly under pressure.” This session will offer not just conceptual clarity but practical tools to sharpen your analytical mindset and valuation approach.

Example Harvard MBA Essay - Career Aspirations

This example essay for Harvard Business School answers the "Briefly tell us more about your career aspirations" prompt and focuses on goals to be a cross-cultural leader.

October Series - Creating a Career Plan (Session 2)

Jumping into the job search without a plan is like heading into battle without any armor or strategy. The most successful job seekers treat this step as building their strategy. It’s not just about knowing what you want, but also want you don't want. And how you’re going to avoid it. This means identifying what you’re looking for, what you’re not looking for, and assembling the tools and resources you’ll need along the way. The job search plan is the foundation for everything that follows. Without it, you’re likely to waste time on the wrong opportunities or get stuck in endless cycles of busywork. By taking the time to create a strategy and assemble your repertoire you give yourself the best chance of career success.

My Post-Consulting Resume That Gets Me Hired

See the resume that helped me transition from consulting to a top corporate strategy role. We'll break down the key skills and experiences.

5 Biggest GRE Mistakes that Cost Students 10+ Points (and How to Avoid Them) [8/6/2026] (Recording)

Many students lose 10 or more GRE points not because the test is too difficult, but because they make the same avoidable mistakes over and over. This session is for GRE test takers who want to eliminate the habits that limit their scores and adopt the strategies used by top performers. You'll learn the five most common mistakes that hold students back, why they happen, and the practical adjustments that can lead to immediate score improvements. Join live to hear from a GRE strategy expert for M7-level scores and a Harvard Business School graduate. The speaker will break down real examples, share proven test-taking strategies, and explain how small changes in your approach can produce meaningful score gains. Expect actionable advice you can immediately apply to your GRE preparation.

HBS Admit: Recommendation Letter Sample

See a successful recommendation letter that helped an applicant gain admission to Harvard Business School. Learn what makes a powerful MBA recommendation!

HBS Personal Statement: A Strong Example

See a compelling personal statement that helped an applicant gain admission to Harvard Business School. Learn what makes a powerful MBA essay.

LBS MBA Application Essays | Securing that interview!

These are examples of detailed MBA application essays that secured a place at London Business School.

October Series Session 7: Negotiating Confidently

This session teaches you to treat salary negotiation as a normal business conversation about your value.

Management Consulting Resume Template

A structured, MBB-style resume template designed for aspiring strategy consultants.

How to Nail “Why This Fund?”

Learn how to research a fund beyond their website - including their strategy, culture, and recent deals - and turn that insight into a response that shows deep alignment.

Ask an HBS Grad Anything: R1 Polish, R2 Timeline, & Standout Strategies [9/16/2026] (Recording)

Have burning questions about your MBA application strategy? Get direct, candid answers from an HBS graduate in a fast-paced, 30-minute AMA. Bring your questions on: Round 1: Last-minute R1 polish, essay tweaking, and optional essays. Round 2: Fall timeline planning, test retakes, and application strategy. Top-Tier Admissions: What HBS and M7 programs look for during application review. No slides, no filler—just 30 minutes of live Q&A. Stick around at the end to learn how to lock in a 1:1 review before Round 1 deadlines!

How to Prepare for a Hedge Fund Interview Process [6/22/2026] (Recording)

Hedge fund interviews test far more than technical knowledge—they evaluate how you think about businesses, markets, and investment decisions under pressure. This session is for candidates preparing for hedge fund recruiting who want to understand what distinguishes successful interview performance. You’ll learn how to prepare for investing-focused questions, communicate your ideas with clarity and conviction, and avoid the common mistakes that hurt otherwise strong candidates. Join live to hear how an experienced coach prepares candidates for hedge fund interviews and the patterns they see across successful applicants. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about your preparation strategy and get real-time guidance typically shared in 1:1 coaching sessions.

The Structured 1:1 Template for Managers

The 1:1 is the most underused tool in a manager’s kit. This template gives you a repeatable 30-minute structure that keeps 1:1s developmental rather than operational — including a five-section weekly framework, a monthly deep-dive question bank, and the five most common 1:1 mistakes and how to fix them. Designed to be shared with your direct report before each meeting.

HR & Talent Acquisition Resume: Sample

Review a sample resume showcasing experience in HR, talent acquisition, business intelligence, and client services within large organizations. Learn how to highlight diverse skill sets for HR-focused roles.

How to Answer the HBS "What Else?" Essay

A top MBA admissions expert breaks down a successful essay for Harvard Business School and shares how to answer the "what more would you like us to know?" prompt.

Bullet Proof Inc. (Growth) Case Study

Crack the growth strategy case for Bullet Proof Inc. Learn to analyze market opportunities, identify key growth levers, and recommend a winning path forward.

Food Delivery Margins: A Profitability Practice Case

Crack a profitability case for a food delivery company. Learn to analyze margins, identify key cost drivers, and develop a strategy to increase profitability.

LinkedIn AE, Fulbright Scholar & Wharton MBA Resume Example

A standout path from sales leadership to social impact to dual MBA/MA at Wharton Lauder—this resume blends strategy, language, and global perspective.