Leland+ Content Library

Application Power Hour: Standout Resume, Essay, & Recommendation Tips

Applying to college or graduate school can feel overwhelming - but with the right approach, you can make every part of your application shine. In this power-packed hour, you’ll learn how to: - Build a resume that shows who you are and what you’ve accomplished. - Write an essay that’s authentic and memorable. - Secure letters of recommendation that strengthen your story. Whether you’re just getting started or polishing your final draft, this session will give you the tools and confidence to submit your strongest application.

Everyone can code: How to set up your Claude Code

After this session, you'll have Claude Code running and configured so you can start using AI to write, edit, and automate code without a traditional engineering background. We'll cover how to install and authenticate Claude Code from scratch, how to structure your first prompts to get working output, and how to set up a project folder that keeps your work organized and repeatable.

How to Stand Apart in Consulting Recruiting

Consulting recruiting is intensely competitive, and standing apart requires more than strong case skills. This session breaks down what top firms actually look for, how to differentiate your profile through storytelling, judgment, and communication, and how to signal readiness across resumes, networking, and interviews. You’ll learn common mistakes that hold candidates back and practical strategies to position yourself as a clear yes.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Law Admissions Cycle

The 2026 law school admissions cycle brings new timelines, evolving expectations, and heightened competition, and being informed early can make a meaningful difference. This session covers what’s changing, how admissions committees evaluate candidates, and how to plan your LSAT, essays, recommendations, and school list strategically. You’ll learn key deadlines, common pitfalls, and practical steps to position yourself strongly from start to finish.

The Interview Playbook: From First Impression to Offer

Interviews are a process, not a single moment, and success depends on how you show up at every stage. This session walks through the full interview lifecycle, from making a strong first impression to handling behavioral and technical questions and closing confidently. You’ll learn how interviewers evaluate candidates, how to communicate clarity and impact, and how to avoid common mistakes that prevent offers.

Career Essay Brainstorming Template

Utilize this template to effectively brainstorm and structure your career essays for impactful and persuasive applications.

Pursuing Further Education: Pros & Cons

Weigh the real benefits and tradeoffs of grad school, MBAs, and more before making the leap.

How AI Helps: From Drafts to Decisions

Learn how AI supports planning, writing, and problem-solving with clear human guardrails and practical examples.

Getting Your Data Ready for AI

Learn how to prepare and structure data for AI by focusing on access, cleanliness, and context.

Common Pitfalls in AI Writing

Checklist of common writing issues (tone drift, hallucinations, overconfidence) and how to identify and fix them.

Review Hard Reading Comprehension & Critical Reasoning

Here we will review reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and the 7 deadly wrong answers. We will also explore additional examples for reading comprehension and critical reasoning and learn some new vocabulary.

Which AI job is the right fit for me?

Reading to understand roles and impact on things like work-life balance, focus time vs. meetings, and more. Includes a research assignment and table laying out different aspects of each job.

Introduction to MBA Narrative Brainstorming

Learn to uncover and articulate your personal and professional story—clarifying what drives you, what you’ve done, and where you want to go—to form the foundation for your MBA applications.

Introduction to MBA Narrative Brainstorming

Learn to uncover and articulate your personal and professional story—clarifying what drives you, what you’ve done, and where you want to go—to form the foundation for your MBA applications.

Nail the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview

The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview is one of the most distinctive and challenging parts of the consulting process, and many candidates underestimate how different it is from standard behavioral interviews. This session is for candidates preparing for McKinsey who want to approach the PEI with more structure and confidence. You’ll learn how to select and refine your stories, demonstrate leadership and impact with specificity, and communicate your experiences in a way that aligns with what McKinsey evaluates.

Ex-Bain Manger & Google | Ask Me Anything

This free AMA is for students and professionals who want to better understand the Bain selection process, prepare more effectively for recruiting, and gain insight into Bain’s distinctive culture. As a former Manager at Bain & Company, and a Trainer in Bain’s Global Internal Training for new Associate Consultants, I will share practical insights on what Bain looks for, how to approach case and fit preparation, and what tends to differentiate the strongest candidates. This will be a live, informal session guided by your questions rather than by slides, so please come prepared with the topics you would most like to discuss. Potential topics include Bain’s interview process, case interview preparation, behavioral and fit interviews, personal storytelling, common mistakes, and how to prepare with more focus and confidence. I can also share perspectives on what makes Bain’s culture and ways of working distinctive, and how that uniqueness is reflected in the selection process and in the qualities the firm looks for in candidates.

Break Into Your Dream APM Program

Ready to land a coveted spot in a top Associate Product Manager (APM) program? Join this panel to learn what it really takes to break in—from building a strong application and acing the interviews to standing out in a competitive pool. ​In this panel, hear from Khushi A. (Google), Vaibhav G. (Microsoft), and Alec S. (Capital One) as they give you insider insights and actionable strategies to help you launch your product management career. Whether you're a student or early-career professional, this is your chance to get one step closer to your dream APM role.

Your PM Career Starts Now - Powered by Leland

If you’re serious about breaking into product management, this session is your launchpad. Join expert product manager Mike M. as he dives into what it really takes to land a PM role, covering everything from the skills top companies look for to how to strategically navigate the recruiting process. ​You’ll get insights into the realities of the PM role, tips on standing out as a candidate, and guidance on building a path that aligns with your background and goals. Whether you're pivoting careers or starting from scratch, this is your moment to take the first step with clarity and confidence.