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+15 Where is there untapped value in secondaries? 5 1h
+160 Ex Apollo Associate Q&A (But I Actually Answer) 198 2m
+9 IFC Investment Analyst Interview Process (2024) 2 1m
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+7 What is GS Private Equity like? 4 5h
+61 Updated views on CD&R 36 7h
+51 Neuberger Berman (NB) - my experience/overview 17 6h
+27 Prep for Private Equity Interviews 24 7h
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+168 Which PE Firms are going downhill? 149 10h
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+35 What did you do after signing? 12 21h
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+187 Is MF IR becoming a front office role? 91 1d
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+7 Partner's Group Rotational Analyst Program VS Top BB 4 1d
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+4 Thoma Bravo Miami vs SF 8 1d
+20 MS and GS Private Credit Insights? 15 1d
+6 Best Business / Business Model of all time 5 1d
+26 PE with the most difficult model tests 132 1d
+9 Craton Equity Partners catastrophe 5 1d
+13 How to get IB / PE interviews, any advice? 3 1d
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+19 Thoughts on KKR Infra? 12 1d
+7 White Horse Interview Process 6 1d
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+13 is it worth joining a sweatshop if it means breaking into the industry? 2 2d
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Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Private Equity

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  • Blackstone Group 99.0%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.4%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 97.9%
  • Bain Capital 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.5%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.4%
  • Ardian 97.9%
  • Bain Capital 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Bain Capital 99.0%
  • Blackstone Group 98.4%
  • Warburg Pincus 97.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 97.4%

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  • Director/MD (22) $569
  • Vice President (92) $362
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (91) $281
  • 2nd Year Associate (206) $268
  • 1st Year Associate (389) $229
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (29) $154
  • 2nd Year Analyst (83) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (246) $122
  • Intern/Summer Associate (32) $82
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (316) $59
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