Leland+ for Management Consulting

Leaving an Impression: Telling a Compelling Story for the McKinsey PEI

The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview is designed to uncover how you lead, handle conflict, and drive impact, and your storytelling makes all the difference. This session will teach you how to craft clear, compelling PEI stories that demonstrate ownership, resilience, and results while staying authentic and concise. You’ll learn how interviewers evaluate responses, how to structure stories for maximum impact, and how to avoid common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong experiences.

What It Takes to Excel in Consulting Interviews

Consulting interviews test more than just problem-solving—they evaluate your communication, structured thinking, and presence under pressure. In this session, you’ll learn what top firms look for in candidates, how to approach case and behavioral questions, and the key behaviors that set strong applicants apart. We’ll break down common mistakes, share proven frameworks for answering questions, and provide actionable tips to help you prepare effectively. You’ll leave with a clear strategy to perform confidently and stand out in every stage of the consulting interview process.

How to Position Yourself for a Global Consulting Career: Two Proven Paths

Building a global consulting career requires intentional positioning, early choices, and a clear understanding of how firms evaluate international readiness. In this session, you’ll explore two proven paths consultants use to build global careers, from education and early roles to mobility, staffing, and long-term trajectory. Whether you’re aiming for MBB or another top firm, this workshop will help you clarify your path and take the right next steps with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions About Resume Writing

Many people have asked me a set of questions frequently. These questions will answer some of your questions quickly!

Breaking into MBB as an Underdog

Breaking into MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) is challenging even if you're at an Ivy League School with a top GPA and you start preparing for interviews six months in advance. But imagine trying to break in from a non-target school with a sub-3.5 GPA, having never heard of a case interview until two months before the application deadline. In this event, you'll hear Matt's story overcoming those exact circumstances to land a Bain Associate Consultant Internship. And you'll hear from Jeremy, his Leland coach, who helped him navigate the entire application process and put in place a strategy to overcome obstacles that most candidates see as insurmountable. If you feel like an underdog, or don't know how to you could possibly land an MBB offer, come to this event to revitalize your belief and learn the exact steps you need to take to get there.

How Top Consulting Candidates Network

Join this session to learn how top consulting candidates approach networking strategically, not awkwardly or randomly. We’ll break down what effective outreach looks like, how to build genuine relationships with consultants, and how to turn conversations into real recruiting momentum. You’ll leave with a clear framework for networking that actually helps you stand out during the consulting recruiting process.

How to build MECE and Customized Frameworks

Strong case performance depends on your ability to build clear, MECE, and customized frameworks, not memorized templates. In this session, Karthik R., an ex-BCG Project Leader and interviewer and former President of Consulting Prep at both Wharton and UT Austin, will teach a foundations-first approach to frameworking that top firms actually reward. Drawing on his experience helping 200+ candidates earn offers at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Deloitte, and Accenture, Karthik will break down how to structure problems from scratch, tailor frameworks to the case context, and integrate quantitative and qualitative thinking into a coherent storyline. You will also learn how interviewers evaluate frameworks and how small improvements in clarity and logic can dramatically raise your case scores.

Mock McKinsey PEI with 2 McKinsey Alums

Join this live mock McKinsey Personal Experience Interview led by two former McKinsey consultants who have interviewed and evaluated real candidates. You’ll see exactly how strong PEI answers are structured, what interviewers listen for, and where candidates commonly lose points. This session will help you understand how to tell clear, compelling stories that demonstrate leadership, impact, and fit with McKinsey’s values.

Landing an MBB / Consulting Offer - From A to Z

Breaking into top consulting firms requires more than strong academics and case prep - it requires avoiding countless pitfalls, common misconceptions, and time-wasting work. In this session, Leland coach Ian G will walk you through the entire consulting recruiting and interviewing process end-to-end, providing you with the tools and tips to optimize your chances of success and minimize time wasted. As an ex-BCG consultant Ian brings a proven track record, having aced all 8 of his consulting interviews, with a 95% success rate helping candidates land consulting offers over the past 5 years. After this session you’ll leave with a clear, structured playbook for what to focus on at each stage of the journey - from building the right profile and networking effectively to get offers all the way to mastering case and behavioral interviews to convert interviews into offers.

What Sets Great Cases Apart: Insights from an Ex-Mckinsey Interviewer

Great consulting candidates don’t just solve cases—they stand out in how they think, communicate, and lead the conversation. This workshop is designed to break down what truly separates strong case interviews from exceptional ones, drawing on insights from a former McKinsey interviewer. In this session, you’ll learn how interviewers evaluate structure, problem-solving approach, synthesis, and communication under pressure. We’ll cover common mistakes candidates make, what top consulting firms consistently look for, and how to elevate your case performance across interview rounds. Whether you’re building your foundation or fine-tuning for final-round interviews, you’ll leave with practical strategies and a clearer interviewer’s perspective.

What Top Consulting Firms Look for on a Resume

In this session, learn what top consulting firms actually look for on a resume and how recruiters screen candidates in seconds. The discussion will focus on the skills, experiences, and signals that matter most, along with common mistakes that cause strong candidates to get overlooked. Attendees will leave with clear, practical guidance on how to position their resume to stand out in the consulting recruiting process.

Build Your Consulting Case Prep Plan

Effective case interview prep isn’t about cramming—it’s about structure and consistency. In this session, a top Leland coach and ex-Bain interviewer Jeremy S. will walk you through how to build a focused case prep plan that balances skill-building, practice, and feedback. You’ll learn how to prioritize the right drills at the right time, track your progress, and avoid the common study mistakes that slow candidates down.

Management Consulting Week 2026 Kickoff

Kick off Leland’s Management Consulting Week with a high-level panel focused on what actually matters in consulting recruiting. This session will cover the key do’s and don’ts throughout the process, how strong candidates differentiate themselves, and the most common mistakes that derail otherwise competitive applicants. Panelists will break down where to focus your time, what not to miss at each stage, and how to approach consulting recruiting strategically from start to finish. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your approach, this kickoff will help you prioritize effectively and set a strong foundation for the rest of the week.

CV builder for McKinsey, BCG and Bain

This is a CV builder package (guide + template) to help you build a stellar CV and pass MBB screening

Consulting Resume Example

This resume is an example of a career consulting profile (pre- and post-MBA) recruiting for industry strategy & operations roles.

Unlocking Innovation in High-Context Teams

Subtle, field-tested practices to surface hidden ideas, reduce friction, and build psychological safety, with a particular focus on East Asia.

How to Ace Consulting Interviews

Breaking into consulting requires mastering both the case interview and the behavioral “fit” portion—and knowing exactly what MBB and top firms are really looking for. In this session, you’ll learn proven strategies from coaches who’ve been on the other side of the table as interviewers, recruiters, and consultants at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. We’ll cover how to structure cases with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, tell compelling stories, and build the mindset that top candidates share. Whether you're early in your prep or gearing up for final rounds, this workshop will give you the clarity and direction you need to stand out.

Crafting Strong Behavioral Stories for Consulting Interviews

Behavioral interviews can make or break a consulting offer. In this session, top Leland coach and ex-McKinsey EM Alan W. will walk you through how to craft clear, compelling stories that demonstrate leadership, impact, and problem-solving under pressure. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, avoid common pitfalls, and adapt your stories to different firms so you can show up confident and interview-ready.

The University of Chicago GSB Case Prep Book

The Student’s Reference Guide to Practicing Consulting Case Interviews

Strategy Consultant Charting Cheat Sheet

A quick-reference cheat sheet for choosing the right consulting chart to clearly communicate strategy insights and data-driven stories.