Leland+ for Management Consulting

Intro to Professional Development and Growth

Learn how to move past the ambiguity of performance reviews and take ownership of your long-term skill development and growth trajectory.

Key Skills to Prioritize in Year 1

Focus your development efforts on the few core competencies—like structured thinking and executive presence—that drive promotions and impact.

Working Effectively with Your Supervisor

Master the art of managing up, ensuring clear communication, and securing the guidance you need to thrive on your project.

Case Interview Closing: The Recommendation

The final minute is your last chance to show you are client-ready. We break down the "Answer First" communication style that Bain demands. You will learn to synthesize your findings into a punchy, actionable recommendation, articulate the risks clearly, and suggest pragmatic "Next Steps" that show you understand the complexity of implementation.

Case Interview Framing: Build the Perfect Framework

This is the critical point where you set the structure for the remainder of the interview. A generic framework will get you a generic score. In this video, I teach you how to build a bespoke logic tree that actually fits the specific business problem at hand. We focus on being MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) and ensuring your structure drives directly toward the solution, rather than just listing buzzwords.

Case Interview Setup: First 5 Minutes

The first 5 minutes set the tone for the rest of the interview. We cover the essential mechanics of the launch: recapping the prompt to ensure alignment, asking high-value clarifying questions, and—most importantly—stating an initial Hypothesis. Learn how to start the case with a strong point of view, just like a consultant starts a project.

Case Interview Overview: The Full Structure

Before we dive into the data, you need to understand the rhythm of the 40-minute conversation that is the Case Interview. This module outlines the "ideal" flow of a Bain case as an introduction to the anatomy of a case before deep diving into each component individually.

Want an edge? Network where others don’t

Go beyond the obvious networking paths. Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively, reach unexpected contacts, and get noticed by senior consultants.

Don’t ask "Can you refer me?" - Ask this instead

Earn referrals naturally by building trust first. Learn what questions to ask and how to make consultants actually want to help you.

Not sure who to network with? Start here

Learn who to contact first, how to use your existing connections, and when to reach out for the best results.

Here’s what really works in networking

Understand when location matters for referrals and when it doesn't. Learn to stay flexible and build connections across different offices.

Bad questions kill your networking efforts

Learn how to ask questions that start real conversations. Make your outreach feel genuine and memorable, not robotic.

Want MBB consultants to respond?

Write emails that people actually read. Learn to personalize messages, create subject lines that work, follow up without being annoying, and use your resume smartly.

Consulting referrals aren’t luck, they’re strategy

Learn how to find the right consultants, reach out to them personally, and build real relationships that lead to referrals and interviews.

Stop blasting copy-paste emails

Focus on a few meaningful contacts instead of hundreds. Learn to personalize your messages, ask good questions, and follow up to actually get interviews.

Referrals win when resumes look the same

Learn why you need to start networking early. Discover how it helps you understand the firm and stand out when everyone's resume looks identical.

Are you worth that referral?

Understand what consultants risk when they refer you. Learn how to build relationships that make them confident in putting their name behind yours.

BCG Casey Chatbot 9 – Freshmart (Easymart)

Practice test 9

No one owes you a referral. Earn it

Learn the biggest networking mistakes and how to build trust with MBB consultants without seeming fake or desperate.

Why does one referral change everything?

See what happens behind the scenes after someone refers you. Learn how to communicate with your referrer to help push your application forward.