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What PE Firms Actually Look For in Candidates [5/20/2026] (Recording)

FREE COACHING SESSION GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES. Private equity recruiting is extremely selective, and firms are looking for more than just strong technical skills or prestigious backgrounds. This session is for students and early-career professionals who want to understand what actually drives candidate selection at PE firms. You’ll learn how investment judgment, deal experience, and narrative fit factor into hiring decisions, and how top candidates position themselves across resume, networking, and interviews. Join live to hear perspectives from a panel of experienced PE coaches who have worked closely with successful candidates and understand what differentiates those who receive offers. The discussion will follow a curated set of high-impact questions, offering structured insights and real examples of how top candidates are evaluated.

Breaking into the Hedgefund Industry [9/24/2026] (Recording)

Breaking into the hedge fund industry is highly competitive, and knowing how to get your foot in the door can be just as important as having the right technical skills. This session is for students and professionals who want to understand what it takes to build a career on the buy-side and position themselves for hedge fund opportunities. You’ll learn how hedge funds evaluate candidates, which skills and experiences matter most, and how to approach recruiting with a stronger strategy. Join live to hear from a hedge fund expert and former Managing Director at Blackstone. The speaker will share firsthand insights into building a career in investing, navigating the recruiting process, and standing out to hedge fund firms. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer roadmap for breaking into the industry.

How to Prepare and Standout for PE Interviews

Breaking into private equity is competitive, and strong technical skills alone won’t separate you from the pack. This session is for candidates preparing for PE interviews who want to understand what actually stands out in the room—and the subtle mistakes that can quietly weaken your candidacy. You’ll learn how to position your deal experience with clarity, master the nuances of case studies and LBO discussions, and communicate investor judgment in a way that reflects how firms truly evaluate talent. Join live to ask your specific questions about headhunters, modeling tests, or navigating on-cycle and off-cycle processes, and get real-time feedback grounded in 20+ years as a principal and investor. The speaker works 1:1 with candidates and will share the patterns they see across successful applicants and what they personally look for when evaluating hires. If you’re serious about breaking into PE, this is a conversation worth being in live.