Leland+ Content Library

MIT Sloan Pre-Interview Supplements – Inclusion and Data-Driven Strategy

Two thoughtful responses showcasing inclusive leadership in student organizations and a real-world data project that influenced a high-stakes operational decision.

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.

Positioning Yourself Strategically When Making a Transition

Career transitions into Business Operations require more than transferable skills, they demand clear positioning, strategic storytelling, and an understanding of how BizOps teams actually operate. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to reframe your experience for BizOps roles, identify the signals hiring managers look for, and build a narrative that shows strategic thinking, execution ability, and impact. You’ll leave with practical tools to position yourself confidently and competitively during a career transition.

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.

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.

Business Concepts for Case Interview Math

Business concepts and math calculations to know for consulting case interviews (profit, contribution margin, breakeven, payback period).

Acing the Harvard Business School Interview

The HBS interview is a high-stakes conversation that tests clarity of thought, self-awareness, leadership potential, and impact under pressure. In this series, you’ll learn how Harvard evaluates candidates, how to prepare for the case-style discussion and follow-up questions, and how to communicate your story with confidence and precision. Whether you’re awaiting an invite or preparing for interview day, this workshop will give you a clear playbook to perform at your best.

AI-Powered Business Transformation with Claude

After this session, you will know how to evaluate which business processes are genuinely ready for AI transformation and how to build an internal case for adopting tools like Claude at the organizational level. We will cover how to identify high-leverage automation opportunities, how to structure a phased implementation roadmap, and how to measure outcomes that actually matter to leadership.

Columbia Business School: Interview Question Bank

Question bank covering the most commonly asked questions in Columbia Business School interviews.

Columbia Business School Mock Interview Guide

Mock Interview Guide with Questions and Suggestions

Business Culture Guide Spain for Americans

A first overview of Spanish business culture