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Harvard Business School Interview Guide

This guide provides comprehensive advice for preparing and excelling in the Harvard Business School interview, covering format, preparation strategies, common pitfalls, and post-interview reflection.

Harvard Business School: Interview Tips

Get into HBS! Learn how to impress the admissions committee with a guide to common questions, key strategies, and expert tips.

Columbia Business School: Interview Tips

Get into CBS! Learn how to impress the admissions committee with a guide to common questions, key strategies, and expert tips.

Columbia Business School: Resume Checklist

A checklist to ensure your resume meets the bar for Columbia Business School.

Interview Preparation: German Business Culture

Essential guide preparing young professionals for German company interviews, covering cultural differences and strategic interview questions

Sample Columbia Business School Essays

Stuck staring at the Columbia essay prompts? See exactly how admitted applicants pulled it off. This collection includes more than twenty complete essay sets covering every recent CBS question. Read across industries, geographies, and career stages to find approaches that resonate with your own story.

Columbia Business School Interview Series

Columbia Business School interviews are a critical step in the admissions process—and strong preparation can set you apart. This interview series is designed to help you approach CBS interviews with confidence, clarity, and a compelling story. In these sessions, you’ll learn how to structure your responses, communicate your career goals effectively, and handle common behavioral and fit questions. We’ll also cover what CBS interviewers look for and how to highlight your strengths in a competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies and greater confidence.

Undergrad McKinsey Business Analyst Resume

Finance undergraduate secured a McKinsey full-time offer. After McKinsey, they transitioned to Private Equity.

Columbia Business School: Recommender Guide

A template to ensure you have strong recommendations for your Columbia Business School application.

Columbia Business School: General Overview

Holistic information about Columbia Business School's admission statistics and program.

Business School Application Resume Example

Successful business school application resume; generated admit with full or partial scholarships to Kellogg, Ross, & Fuqua

Business School Application Resume Sample

Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume. Learn how to craft bullet points that showcase your leadership and impact!

Interview Preparation: British Business Culture

Essential guide preparing young professionals for British company interviews, covering cultural differences and strategic interview questions

Interview Preparation: French Business Culture

Essential guide preparing young professionals for French company interviews, covering cultural differences and strategic interview questions

Deloitte Consulting Cover Letter Example – Pivot from Fashion to Strategy

A tailored MBA cover letter illustrating a transition from fashion to consulting, highlighting transferable skills in analytics, vendor management, and strategic operations.

Private Equity Networking & Firm Outreach Strategy

Breaking into private equity requires more than strong technical skills—it demands targeted networking, strategic outreach, and a clear understanding of how firms make hiring decisions. In this session, Brian L., a Chicago Booth MBA and former portfolio operations professional at Vista Equity Partners, will share how he built relationships across the PE ecosystem while working with B2B software companies on sales strategy, revenue operations, and customer success. Drawing on his experience navigating both the PE and MBA recruiting landscapes, Brian will walk you through how to structure outreach, build meaningful connections, and position yourself effectively for on- and off-cycle opportunities.

The 3-Pillar Strategy to Land a Consulting Offer

Master applications, networking, and case prep with a proven recruiting playbook to get into top consulting firms.

Unlock your Strategic Finance / FP&A Career

​Strategic Finance and FP&A roles sit at the intersection of business strategy, operations, and financial insight—making them some of the most impactful positions within high-growth companies. In this session, you’ll learn what these careers actually look like day-to-day, the skills recruiters are seeking, and the pathways professionals take to break in and accelerate their growth. We’ll cover everything from technical modeling and forecasting to the leadership and communication skills that set top performers apart. ​The session will be led by Devanshi M., a Leland coach with extensive experience in Strategic Finance and FP&A across both high-growth startups and top firms. Drawing on her background, she’ll share proven strategies to position yourself for these roles, prepare for interviews, and build a long-term career in finance.