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JP Morgan Wealth Management Summer Analyst Resume
Resume example from a college student who interned at JP Morgan and studied business.
Military to MBA Panel Oct 2025
In this panel, Alex S., Alec E., and Zack D., veterans who have successfully transitioned from military service to top MBA programs will share their experiences and advice on making the leap. You’ll hear how they translated their leadership and operational skills into compelling applications, built strong narratives, and navigated the unique challenges of the transition. Whether you’re just starting to explore an MBA or actively preparing your applications, this session will give you practical insights, strategies, and inspiration to help you take the next step in your career with confidence.
Inside the Grad Admissions Office from ex-Stanford Graduate Admissions Committee Member
An ex-Stanford Graduate Admissions Committee member reveals the unwritten rules of application review. Learn exactly what adcoms discuss and look for in a candidate.
Columbia Business School: Essay Prompt Walkthrough Guide
Guidance on how to approach Columbia Business School's essay prompts.
Columbia Business School: Crafting Strong Application Materials
An overview how to uniquely tailor your Columbia Business School application to be school specific.
Breaking into IB in Asia: Winning Resumes and Behavioral Interview Strategies
Landing an investment banking role in Asia requires more than technical skills—it takes a sharp resume, compelling stories, and a clear understanding of what regional recruiters value most. In this session, expert coach Hanie L. will share what sets successful candidates apart in Asia’s competitive recruiting landscape. Whether you’re targeting Hong Kong, Singapore, or another Asian financial hub, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to refine your application and interview prep so you can stand out and land offers.
Mock McKinsey PEI with 2 McKinsey Alums
The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI) can be just as challenging as the case—if not more. In this session, two McKinsey expert coaches James H. and Christina B. will walk through a live mock PEI, showing you exactly how top firms evaluate leadership, impact, and problem-solving in behavioral interviews. Whether you’re just beginning your prep or refining your final stories, this event will give you a front-row look at how to succeed in one of the most critical parts of the McKinsey interview process.
Statement of Purpose Writing Guide & Examples
Learn what separates a good essay from a great one and deconstruct winning SoP essays written by admitted students.
Is a U.S. Degree Still Worth It? Hear from Recent F-1 Grads & BigTech Hiring Managers
With a turbulent U.S. political climate, difficult economic conditions, and the rise of global multipolarity, many applicants are asking: Is a U.S. degree still worth it? Recent U.S. visa policy updates have added new layers of complexity to the decision, leaving international students and early-career professionals weighing the risks and rewards of moving to the US more carefully than ever. In this panel moderated by Soundarya (Author of Unshackled, O-1 recipient, Columbia MS'19), you’ll hear from Angela C. (recent O-1 recipient, Stanford MIP '23), David H. (Former Recruiter @ Meta, Intuit & A16Z), and Madhuri M. (recent green card recipient, former Product Hiring Manager @ Adobe) who have hired, coached, and worked with with dozens of international applicants. They’ll share candid perspectives on how U.S. employers view international candidates, what still pays off, what may be shifting, and how to think about long-term career security in light of today’s environment. You’ll leave with a grounded understanding of both the opportunities and the risks of studying in order to work in the U.S., so you can make an informed decision about whether pursuing a U.S. degree aligns with your future goals.
AI-Proofing Your Career
Join this session to learn how to manage your career in a world increasingly run by AI. Expert coach Audra Z. will walk through what AI can--and can't--do now and how these trends extrapolate into the future. Then she will dive into what you can do to adapt and stay at the top of your game, including incorporating AI into your workflow, developing/deepening transferable skills, and leaning into the things that we, as humans, do best. This workshop draws on Audra's extensive experience with AI and AI safety communities, including work at xAI, the Center for AI Safety, Cornell Tech, Arkose, and Penn Engineering.
Landing the Interview: Consulting Networking 101
Networking is often the single most important—and most misunderstood—part of landing interviews at top consulting firms. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically build connections, approach coffee chats with confidence, and leave a lasting impression that translates into interview invites. From emails to LinkedIn outreach to in-person conversations, we’ll break down the practical steps you need to take to stand out. The workshop will be led by Tony C., a Leland coach and former BCG consultant who has helped many candidates successfully navigate the consulting recruiting process. You’ll walk away with clear strategies, actionable templates, and the confidence to make networking one of your strongest assets in recruiting.
Prompting Guide for Writing & Editing
Step-by-step guide to crafting and refining prompts that produce clear, effective writing through AI collaboration.
Summarizing & Synthesizing (Using ChatGPT)
Learn how AI condenses complex information into actionable summaries and takeaways.
Breaking Into & Excelling in Product Marketing: Top 10 Proven Attributes of Exceptional PMMs
Product Marketing is one of the most dynamic and impactful roles in marketing. It is also not consistently defined across organizations. Without a clear understanding of what truly drives success, it’s easy to get overlooked for promotions, or miss the mark when trying to break into the role. Join Amy Chou (Former Google & TikTok Product Marketing Exec) and Kevin Au (Former Product Marketing Executive at Bill) for a 45-minute Q&A style discussion. Designed for: Marketers looking to break into PMM, and Current PMMs wanting to level up and accelerate their career growth Together, these two former PMM senior leaders will share insider insights on the Top 10 Attributes of Exceptional PMMs, qualities that separate great PMMs from good ones. You’ll walk away with: What hiring managers really look for when building PMM teams. The critical skills and traits top-performing PMMs consistently demonstrate. Guidance to assess your own strengths and identify growth areas. Real-world examples of how these show up in day-to-day work. Join us and leave with practical tips to elevate your impact and accelerate your PMM growth!
Executive Systems for Life and Work: Applying CEO-Level Tools to Your Personal and Family Life
The best leaders don’t just run great companies—they run their lives with the same level of clarity, structure, and purpose. In this session, expert Leland coach Gwen T. will share how to apply executive-level systems and frameworks to your personal and family life to create more alignment, efficiency, and peace of mind. You’ll walk away with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to operate your life like a high-performing organization—without losing sight of what matters most.
How AI Helps: From Drafts to Decisions
Learn how AI supports planning, writing, and problem-solving with clear human guardrails and practical examples.
What is Customer Discovery?
Learn the core principles of customer discovery, why it's the foundation of successful startups, and how it differs from market research or user testing. Understand why founders must lead discovery themselves and common myths that lead entrepreneurs astray.
The Jobs to Be Done Framework
Learn what Jobs to Be Done means, how to write effective JTBD statements using the three-part formula, and see real examples from companies like Notion, Airbnb, and Spotify. Understand why knowing the "job" reveals your real competition and transforms how you think about your product.
FAQs for Profitability
An overview of FAQs for profitability frameworks for management consulting.
Interview Synthesis Guide: From Data to Decisions
Step-by-step synthesis guide covering the 5-step process (consolidate, identify patterns, prioritize, validate JTBD, decide what to build), pattern-finding questions to ask across interviews, priority framework matrix, common synthesis mistakes to avoid, signs you've done good synthesis, and an action plan.
