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Private Equity Jobs – Preparing for the Interview

June 1, 2009

The interview process for a private equity job resembles that for investment banking, in the sense that there is typically a “first round” of screening by phone or in person to determine whether you’re qualified for the job. Then there’s a much more in-depth “superday” of interviews where you’ll meet many different people in the […]

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Private Equity Job Cover Letters

May 25, 2009

Are resume cover letters still relevant in today’s electronic world? Many experts think so. In fact, a memorable cover letter can boost the chances that your resume gets noticed and gets singled out from the pile that crosses a private equity executive’s desk. Think of your cover letter as a “billboard” for your resume. It […]

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Private Equity Jobs – Crafting an Effective Resume

May 18, 2009

Like many companies, private equity firms are flooded with resumes, so it’s not surprising that the executives who sift through them usually take only 10 to 15 seconds to decide whether a candidate’s resume goes into the “explore further” pile or is tossed away. Robin Ryan, one of America’s top career coaches, suggests that you […]

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Private Equity Jobs – Supporting Roles

May 11, 2009

As with investment banks, there’s a distinction between “front office” and “back office” jobs in private equity firms. Front office refers to the positions that actually generate revenue for the firm, the researchers, principals and dealmakers who bring money in the door and close transactions. Back office refers to the people who support them, such […]

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Private Equity Jobs – Partners

May 4, 2009

Many, if not most, private equity firms are structured as partnerships, with the founders of the firm acting as general partners and the various investors – whether institutional or individual – being limited partners. Thus the general partners are the senior members of the firm, responsible for managing the partnership, sourcing deals, overseeing the investments of […]

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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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Abu Dhabi Looks to Ramp up Private Equity Activity

March 23, 2009

The Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC), the first investment company in the United Arab Emirates and one of the leading financial services firms in the area, has hired a new head of private equity to lead the charge for buy-outs in the Middle East and North Africa. Because of the credit crunch, the value of […]

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