Leland+ Content Library

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: French Business Culture

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

Interview Preparation: British Business Culture

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

Breaking into French Companies - Your Strategic Career Journey

Think L'Oréal, Chanel, Dior, Perrier, Cartier, and Airbus. These prestigious French brands represent just the tip of the iceberg in America's business landscape. Behind these household names are remarkable success stories like Sarah, who climbed from marketing coordinator to VP of North American Operations at a luxury goods company, Marcus who rose to General Manager at a major French aerospace supplier, and Elena who became Chief Strategy Officer at a leading French pharmaceutical subsidiary. What unites their journeys? They all grew through the ranks within French companies, embraced strategic assignments to France, and now enjoy sophisticated career paths with exceptional compensation packages that reward both performance and cultural adaptability. With French companies actively expanding their US operations and establishing new innovation centers across America, we're witnessing an unprecedented window of opportunity for ambitious professionals. Beyond the famous brands everyone recognizes, there are 5,400 French subsidiaries operating in the US, each offering significant professional opportunities for those who understand how to navigate their unique culture. French companies share one critical characteristic that sets them apart: they actively seek talented American personnel who can bridge cultures and they reward relationship-building with clear advancement paths and substantial compensation. Their approach combines French values of intellectual sophistication, hierarchical respect, and personalized leadership with appreciation for individual creativity and strategic thinking. What if this relationship-based, intellectually stimulating path to leadership is exactly your calling?

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.

Application Strategy Template

Master your MBA application strategy with this worksheet, guiding you to highlight strengths, craft compelling anecdotes, and define your unique headline.

Wharton TBD Strategy

Learn how to shine in Wharton's group interview with expert tips on structure, tone, and impact.

Wharton TBD Strategy

Learn how to approach the Wharton TBD and stand out as an ideal candidate.

School Selection Strategy

Develop a robust strategy to select Master's programs to apply to.

The Deferral Strategy

A step-by-step guide on what to do after being deferred from a college, with strategies for crafting a compelling Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and demonstrating your continued commitment to the school.

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths

The Waitlist Strategy

A step-by-step guide on what to do after being waitlisted by a college, with strategies for writing a compelling Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and maximizing your chances of admission.

Google BizOps (AI Strategy) Resume (Offers at Tesla and AI Startup)

Resume from a former McKinsey consultant who now works on BizOps (AI strategy) at Google. She also received offers from Tesla and an AI Startup and interviews at VC firms, DoorDash, Uber, and more.

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.

Non-Business Prompts: Case Interview Exercises

A series of case interview exercises that don't have traditional business prompts. Learn how to apply structured thinking and logical reasoning to unconventional problems.

How to Buy a Small Business

Thinking about entrepreneurship through acquisition or curious about how search funds work? In this session, you’ll learn the ins and outs of buying and running a business from Search Fund expert and coach Nicoletta N. ​Whether you’re exploring search funds as a career path, an investment opportunity, or a way to become a CEO, this event will give you practical insights and actionable takeaways on how to navigate the process of buying a business.