Leland+ Content Library
Break Into Private Equity: Recruiting & Application Basics
Build Standout Investment Banking Resumes and Cover Letters
Private Equity Resume Workshop
Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Investment Banks
Discover key factors for choosing the right investment banking opportunity and align your career path with your aspirations.
Break Into Investment Banking: Recruiting Overview and Networking Strategy
Mastering On-Cycle PE Recruiting: The Ultimate Insider's Guide
A behind-the-scenes look at on-cycle private equity recruiting with tips, timelines, and strategies for success.
Decoding Private Equity Recruiting: 10 Key Attributes That Hiring Managers are Looking For
A guide to private equity recruiting, outlining the top 10 traits firms seek—from modeling skills to strategic thinking and global perspective.
The Key Valuation Methodologies in Investment Banking
Unlock the core valuation methodologies used in investment banking to analyze companies and make informed financial decisions.
Advanced Investment Banking Interview Guide
A deep-dive into 15 advanced technical questions with sample answers covering valuation, modeling, M&A, and financial strategy.
How to Create a Timeline to Ace the GMAT
Tips and guidance for building a structured, effective GMAT prep plan.
Personal Assessment Guide – Are You a Fit for Private Equity?
Provides a self-assessment framework to help individuals evaluate whether their skills, interests, and career goals align with private equity.
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.
10 Common Mistakes Applicants Make in Private Equity Recruiting - And How to Avoid Them
Private Equity (PE) recruiting is one of the most competitive processes in finance. Whether you're an investment banking analyst, a management consultant, or coming from corporate development, breaking into PE takes more than just technical know-how. It’s about strategy, preparation, and self-awareness.
The Perfect Finance Resume Template
This resume template is designed to help candidates pass initial resume screens and compete for investment banking and private equity roles. It includes structured sections, formatting guidance, and examples that reflect what recruiters typically look for during early-stage recruiting.
Private Equity Interview Prep Crash Course
How to Crush Your HireVue
This resource reviews common HireVue interview questions and outlines effective approaches for answering them. It focuses on structuring responses, managing timing, and communicating clearly in a recorded interview format.
Verbal Case Studies: Structure & Strategy
How to structure your thinking under pressure - what questions to ask, what assumptions to make, and how to adapt frameworks.
Deal Walk-Throughs: How to Present Your Experience
Learn how to structure a walk-through of your deal or project experience - even if you had limited exposure - by focusing on key drivers, your contribution, and commercial impact.
Strengths & Weaknesses: What to Say (and Avoid)
Break down high-impact strength answers and how to position weaknesses honestly without hurting your candidacy. Includes a list of examples that work in high-stakes settings.
Situational Questions: Handling “Tell Me About a Time...”
Master the STAR+ framework for behavioural stories (Situation, Task, Action, Result + Reflection). Tackle common questions around leadership, failure, teamwork, and ethical dilemmas.
