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Private Equity Jobs

Private Equity Careers – The Dealmakers

April 27, 2009

Raising capital and finding outstanding companies in which to invest is the lifeblood of the private equity business. Dealmakers are the ones who make it all happen. Dealmakers have the extensive personal network that connects them to sources of capital. They meet with sources of funding including major institutional investors, investment banks and hedge funds. […]

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Associates in Private Equity and Venture Capital

April 22, 2009

Last time we looked at some of the more familiar entry-level starting points for a career in private equity or venture capital. Now we’ll take a look at what you might be doing on the job. Landing a private equity associate’s job requires outstanding analytical and personal communication skills. A background in M&A or leveraged […]

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Private Equity and Venture Capital Entry Level Jobs

April 21, 2009

Your path into the world of private equity or venture capital investing can be as varied as your background. There’s a wide variety of positions within these firms, ranging from deal-making to research, fundraising, investor relations and operations. While there’s no clear-cut path to starting a career in private equity and venture capital, many professionals […]

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Rethinking Your Career in Private Equity

April 6, 2009

“Debt is a sword. Equity is a pillow” asserts a recent article in CEO Forum. The authors are referring to the fact that for the past decade or so, much of the activity in the private equity world has been fuelled by corporate raiders racking up huge amounts of debt as they took over companies. […]

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The Best Way to Work with a Private Equity Recruiter

March 2, 2009

Sometime in your career you may have received a call from a headhunter, or initiated the call yourself. In either case, you should learn how to work with them effectively and take full advantage of the many benefits their service provides. Especially in this challenging job environment. Your success is in the recruiter’s best interest. […]

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Advice for Landing That Private Equity Job

February 9, 2009

The graduating class of 2009 faces one of the toughest hiring markets in recent years. But with patience, persistence and some creativity, it’s still possible to land one of the elusive entry-level private equity jobs in the industry. That’s the word from panelists at the 15th annual venture capital and private equity conference at Harvard […]

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50-70 Hour Work Week for Private Equity and Venture Capital Jobs

February 2, 2009

The majority of those in private equity and VC reported working 50-70 hours or more per week, about 10 hours more per week than those in the hedge fund industry. That’s the latest from the 2008 Private Equity Jobs Digest Compensation Survey. Perhaps the most interesting finding in private equity work environments is a direct […]

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Private Equity Jobs More Stable in Crisis

January 5, 2009

Several private-equity-backed companies have gone bankrupt or are teetering on the edge (Linens ‘N Things and Chrysler, for example). And other large PE firms such as Blackstone Group and Fortress Investment have seen their stock prices plummet in 2008. Nevertheless, compared to investment banking, relatively few people in private equity have actually lost their jobs, […]

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Private Equity Job Hunters Head for the Gulf

December 29, 2008

Although financial centers such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are starting to feel the pinch from the worldwide economic downturn, the job market in financial services and private equity remains fairly active, according to a report by BusinessWeek. In fact, many business schools are even organizing “job treks” to the region, trying to connect students […]

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CEOs Optimistic for Private Equity in 2009

December 25, 2008

Nearly 9 out of 10 CEOs with experience leading businesses in excess of $100 million, and who have an interest in private equity, are optimistic about the year ahead. More than half say that the current economic environment will create attractive buying opportunities in 2009. These are among the findings of a survey conducted by […]

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