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What is Design Strategy
Learn how to use design strategy to align user needs with business goals, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact.

Strategy Consultants’ Presentation Toolkit
Selling Complex Business Ideas with Better, More Powerful Charting

Wharton Recommendation Letter – Strategic Ownership and High-Growth Leadership
A glowing recommendation that highlights the candidate’s rapid growth into a trusted strategic leader, strong analytical thinking, and ability to influence cross-functional teams in a high-stakes, fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Resume — MBB: A Winning Resume for Top Consulting Firms
A successful resume for a female candidate applying to MBB firms, highlighting experience in strategy and business.

Intro to FIN Statement & DCF Models with Operating Rev Builds
This is the only model you need to build out a generic three statement financial model with a discounted cash flow (DCF) model. It also includes sample operating revenue builds, specifically in the restaurant industry and in telecom.

Senior Product Manager Resume Example
Get a senior product manager job! See this successful resume and see how to highlight leadership, strategy, and business impact.

Columbia Business School Example Essays - Finance Background
These winning essays are from several years ago, but are still a valuable example because they are show how career essays about investment banking can be genuinely interesting!

Engineering Example Resume for Harvard Business School
See a strong engineering resume for an HBS deferred admit, highlighting experience in product development and technical skills.

MBA Resume: Investment Banking to Business School
See how an investment banking professional crafted a compelling MBA application resume.

Columbia Business School: Crafting Strong Application Materials
An overview how to uniquely tailor your Columbia Business School application to be school specific.

Columbia Business School: Essay Prompt Walkthrough Guide
Guidance on how to approach Columbia Business School's essay prompts.

Wharton MBA Essay – Business Intelligence Career Vision
An essay detailing the transition from people analytics to strategic leadership in tech, and how Wharton’s curriculum and resources will support that journey.

McKinsey Full-time Business Analyst Cover Letter
Cover Letter used to successfully secure interview & receive offer for McKinsey Business Analyst interview

Columbia Business School Example Essay: Inclusive Leadership
Example of an Inclusive Leadership essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

Columbia Business School: Essay 2: Career Goals
Example of a Short & Long Term Career Goals essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

HBS Essay Example: The Business-Minded Leader
A deep dive into a successful HBS essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your career aspirations and the impact you'll have on the world.

Cover Letter Example: HR Head Business Partner
Get a customizable cover letter template for an HR Head Business Partner role. Craft a powerful letter that highlights your leadership and strategic HR skills.

Key Skills for Success in Private Equity: Analytical, Communication & Operational Excellence
Outlines the essential skills needed to succeed in private equity, focusing on analytical rigor, strong communication, and operational effectiveness.

Overview of Product Management

Vets2U Case Study: Mobile Vet Services Strategy
An in-depth analysis of the Vets2U business case. We'll explore their strategy and propose solutions for the future of mobile veterinary services
