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Venture Capital Jobs

MBAs Fare Better With Private Equity Compensation

June 17, 2009

The 2008 Job Search Digest compensation survey found that MBAs in private equity and venture capital jobs were earning $16,000 more than non-MBAs. Many open positions still request an MBA and the survey found that over 70 percent of Partners in firms had an MBA. On the venture capital side, average total compensation in 2008 […]

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Venture Capital Job Interview Questions

June 10, 2009

Unlike private equity and investment banking, venture capital is an industry that many professionals enter later in their careers, after they’ve gained years of relevant, hands-on experience in a particular industry. Thus the first questions are likely to encounter are why you want to make the switch to a venture capital job, and why this particular […]

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Venture Capital Jobs – Preparing for the Interview

June 3, 2009

Landing a venture capital job interview is only half the battle on your march toward a venture capital career. You still have plenty of work ahead of you to prepare for the interview and hopefully convince a few skeptical venture capitalists that you’re right for their firm. The VC firm is looking at your ability […]

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Venture Capital Jobs – Cover Letters

May 27, 2009

A good cover letter is another opportunity to differentiate yourself from the hundreds of other people chasing the same positions as you. This holds true even in this age of electronic communications, and in the venture capital industry. A cover letter (whether it’s attached or sent as your covering e-mail with your resume) gives you […]

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Crafting a Venture Capital Job Resume

May 20, 2009

While an Ivy League MBA will open doors in private equity and investment banking, in venture capital, experience in a particular industry that relates to the venture capital firm’s area of focus may be even more valuable. Your venture capital job resume should emphasize your relevant experience and successful track record, if possible, with early […]

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Venture Capital Jobs – Supporting Roles

May 13, 2009

Like any other business enterprise, venture capital firms require managers to oversee the daily business activity of the company. There are needs for human resources, accounting and information technology managers. These supporting roles are often referred to as “back office” as opposed to “front office” personnel who actually bring in revenue. These type of positions […]

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Venture Capital Jobs – Partners

May 6, 2009

Venture capital (VC) is a subset of private equity capital that’s typically offered to early-stage, high potential growth companies in the hope that they will turn out to be the next Google or Yahoo. Venture capitalists make their fortune through various exit strategies, such as IPOs or strategic sales. Venture capital firms are typically structured […]

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Venture Capital Jobs – Principals

April 29, 2009

Last time, we looked at mid-range, senior-level positions in private equity, the dealmakers who are involved in identifying and completing transactions for the firm. Today, we’ll look at similar jobs within the venture capital industry. The U.S. venture capital industry provides the capital to launch some of the most innovative and successful companies in America. […]

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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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