Search Fund & ETA
Expert-written articles, free resources, detailed guides, and more to help you accomplish your goals.
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
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.
February 12, 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.
February 6, 2026
Leland Partners with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford to Expand Career Support for MBA Students
We're thrilled to be partnering with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford to provide their students with access to world-class coaches and career resources.
January 30, 2026
Leland Partners with Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business to provide students in its Executive MBA program with access to world-class coaches and modern career development resources.
January 12, 2026
Accounting Internships in 2026
Find the best Accounting Internships in 2026. Learn where to apply, what skills employers want, and how to stand out in hiring.
November 21, 2025
A Guide to the H-1B Visa: The Top Companies for Sponsorship
Top U.S. companies for H1B sponsorship, step-by-step guidance, and expert insights on how international workers can secure a job and visa this year.
November 7, 2025
List of Top Search Funds (2025-2026)
Discover the top search funds for 2025-2026. Explore investment opportunities, platforms, and resources to help entrepreneurs acquire and grow businesses.
November 5, 2025
Independent Sponsor vs. Traditional Search Fund: Differences & What to Know
Independent sponsor vs search fund: Understand the key differences, pros, cons, and real-world paths to business ownership for aspiring entrepreneurs.
November 5, 2025
Search Fund Financing: The Different Types & What to Know
Learn how search fund lending works, how to structure financing for acquisitions, and which models offer the best fit for first-time and experienced searchers.
November 5, 2025
Understanding Traditional Search Fund And How It Differs From Self-Funded Search
Learn how a traditional search fund works, how it compares to self-funded models, and which path to ETA is right for your goals, capital, and risk profile.