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October 25, 2025
Why an MBA is the Best Time to Start a Business
A Kellogg MBA and Shark Tank entrepreneur gives his reasons for why business school is the best time to start a company, from funding to mentorship opportunities and more.
August 26, 2025
Leland Acquires Career Season, Expanding Platform with APM Season Job Board
Leland has acquired Career Season, the company behind APM Season, the leading job board for Associate Product Management roles.
June 13, 2025
An Expert’s Guide to Resumes: Five Tips to Make You Stand Out
An expert Leland resume coach reveals his best advice on strengthening your resume, cultivated by years of experience running a resume review organization.
March 6, 2025
The Top 30 Coaches on Leland: 2023 Edition
When you’re trying to reach your goals, it can make a world of a difference to have people in your corner. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the top 30 Leland coaches of 2023.
Recent articles
September 30, 2026
How to Run a Self-Funded Search Fund (2026)
Learn how to run a self-funded search fund in 2026. Discover proven steps to raise capital, acquire a business, and gain full ownership.
September 30, 2026
The Top 10 Search Fund Accelerators (2026)
Discover the leading search fund accelerators of 2026 that help entrepreneurs acquire businesses, develop leadership skills, and become equity-owning CEOs.
September 30, 2026
List of Top Search Funds (2026-2027)
See our 2026-2027 list of search funds, with verified founding years, locations, and what each firm offers entrepreneurs pursuing acquisition.
June 16, 2026
H-1B Sponsorship: Top Companies for Visas (2026)
Compare the top companies for H1B sponsorship in 2026 with fresh USCIS data, the wage-weighted lottery, and the latest on the $100,000 fee ruling.
May 8, 2026
What It (Actually) Takes to Land a Job: Number of Applications, Cost, & Career Center Support
New data from thousands of students reveals the hidden costs of getting hired: 135 hours, 78 applications, and hundreds to thousands of dollars spent, with major disparities by field, race, and school. Plus, the helpfulness of career centers and what students are doing to increase their chances.
May 8, 2026
How Many Pigs Are in China? | McKinsey Brain Teaser Answered
Uncover why the 'How Many Pigs Are in China?' brain teaser is a McKinsey interview favorite, and learn expert strategies to solve it for your consulting or finance interview success.
May 8, 2026
20+ Second-Round Interview Questions You Need to Know
Prepare for your second interview with over 20 essential questions and tips to showcase your skills, experience, and cultural fit, bringing you closer to your dream job.
May 8, 2026
20+ Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview
Discover 20+ essential questions to ask at the end of your job interview to impress employers, gain insights, and make informed career decisions.
March 25, 2026
Leland Launches ‘First-of-its-Kind’ AI Builder Program for the Modern Professional
Announcing Leland's first in-depth, expert-led AI courses for today's knowledge workers, with tiers for every level of experience. From 10xing your productivity to building and scaling multi-agent systems.
February 19, 2026
Leland and IE University Celebrate One Year in Their Partnership to Boost Career Placement Results
Leland and IE University celebrate a successful first year of supporting IE University students in their career development journey.