Can you circumvent headhunters through networking?
Can you circumvent headhunters through networking? If you know a VP or Associate can they get you an interview? How about an MD?Only allow Certified Users to respond:
View ArticleCase Studies in PE
First year analyst here who sat out the first round of interviews: I wanted to know if anyone could shed some light on what case interviews look like aside from the LBO modeling portion. Is it normally...
View ArticleOpportunities in Vancouver
Trying to find some info about Vancouver, seems a little dated/sparse. Is anyone aware of infrastructure investment opportunities in Vancouver? I know BCI's real estate subsidiary QuadReal has offices...
View ArticleCoronavirus Private Equity Environment
We currently just liquidated a portfolio company that manufactures paper goods for a huge premium given the influx of demand near the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic... Has anyone else seen any...
View ArticleLBO Models - Forecast Period
This may seem like a silly question, but I'm currently working on an LBO model that also includes various valuation methods, such as a DCF using levered cash flows. My question is, how long should my...
View ArticlePWC Transaction Advisory
If known, what % of interns received full time offers?: Not ApplicablePwCSadness (Cons): Not banking or private equity, so the caveats of public accounting are prevalent; which entails too strict of a...
View ArticleVenture Deals - Convertible Debt
Currently reading Venture Deals, and a statement the authors make in relation to convertible debt doesn't make any sense to me."By definition, if you raise a convertible debt round, your company is...
View ArticleAsia/Pac PE Shops
Does anyone know of a source of firms that have a team or dedicated local practice in Asia Pacific regions? I was promised by my current firm that I would focus on Asia so that I may leverage my native...
View ArticleSFA Review
If known, what % of interns received full time offers?: Not SureSearch Fund AcceleratorSadness (Cons): The internship was unstructured which often made the training and program quite informal. This had...
View ArticlePE partner track v. PE portfolio company CEO track
Would be curious to get this group's thoughts on the benefits / drawbacks of the PE partner track v. the PE portfolio company CEO track. In particular, I'm thinking more of the LMM / MM space for...
View ArticleDo undergrad internships help in in PE associate recruiting?
Interned at an LMM PE shop in undergrad - think 500m last fund raised, will this make my profile look better for recruiting or does it basically not matter?In an upper mid-tier coverage group at...
View ArticleSummer Analyst
Blackstone GroupIndustry Detail: Private EquityInternGroup / Division / Type: GeneralistLess than 1Regular Full TimeWeeks of Paid Vacation: 0Hourly RatePay Rate: 480No votes yetSign On Bonus: 0Average...
View Articleblackstone summer
If known, what % of interns received full time offers?: Not SureBlackstone GroupSadness (Cons): pretty long hours, had to work on deals/research that I knew wasn't going to pan out, hard to keep good...
View ArticlePrivate Capital Investing: The Handbook of Private Debt and Private Equity...
Hi All,Anyone read this book? Helpful for landing a job in private markets? Comments / thoughts?Thanks in advance!Only allow Certified Users to respond:
View ArticleAssociate
Blackstone GroupIndustry Detail: Private Equity2nd Year AssociateGroup / Division / Type: Leveraged Buyouts1Regular Full TimeAnnual SalaryPay Rate: 200,000Sign On Bonus: 00No votes yetAverage Hours per...
View ArticleElite Job Opportunity
If known, what % of interns received full time offers?: Not ApplicableBlackstone GroupSadness (Cons): 1) Top-tier compensation 2) Excellent career progression 3) High-quality exit opportunities& 1)...
View ArticleWelsh Carson Anderson & Stowe Info?
Does anyone have any recent information on WCAS? The forum doesn't have much on the firm. Any insights into the culture, comp, promote vs. B-school, strategy, etc. would be helpful.Only allow Certified...
View ArticleWhat are the best consumer tech / internet / eCommerce VC podcasts?
Hey guys, I'm trying to learn more about the space and have always found podcasts an efficient way to learn. Thoughts on the best internet focused VC podcasts?venture capitalOnly allow Certified Users...
View ArticleIs there a Private Equity Prep Pack Specifically for non-traditional candidates?
Trying to break into the industry with no contacts (though I do know some of the junior people at our sponsors' team). I know its an uphill battle but was hoping someone could guide me where to at...
View ArticleEuropean Middle Market - Financing - Trade Credit
For those familiar with the European middle-market ecosystem, how is trade credit used in financing the acquisition of SME businesses? I've been performing research on the LMM transaction space within...
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