Master Private Equity Interviews from Elite Pros

The Bootcamp begins with an Introduction to Private Equity, which includes defining leveraged buy-outs, discussing the main players in the PE market, and differentiating between various types of funds. It also outlines the typical career pathway in private equity and highlights key elements and skills crucial for the recruiting process.

Overview of Private Equity Recruiting Process, detailing the structure of the recruiting cycle and offering strategies for positioning oneself within top groups and firms. Explore effective networking techniques, including how to reach out to key recruiters, use resources, and engage in networking conversations. Addresses resume preparation, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for handling motivation statements.

Participants then engage in Paper LBO exercises, where they work through examples and learn tips and tricks for success.

Interview tip preparation is also covered extensively, including common interview questions, presenting genuine self, building rapport, and handling technical questions and brainteasers effectively.

We Walk-Through a Deal, explaining the steps in a deal process and examining key documents such as CIMs, IOI, DD, Financing, Exclusivity, and SPA. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality while discussing deal specifics.

Participants are then introduced to Basic LBO Model, where they delve into examples and explore various difficulties that can be encountered.

Due Diligence is another crucial aspect covered, including common diligence streams, key questions, and topics for differentiation in due diligence exercises. The course also includes Case Studies, providing guidance on setting up and walking through examples.

The Bootcamp also Walks through two examples of a case study

The course concludes with an Open Q&A session and Final Tips, allowing participants to address any questions and receive additional insights for success in private equity interviews.

In this module, we cover three crucial question categories: Technical, Fit, and Brainteasers. This module also includes our proprietary Flashcards feature to gain access to 30,000+ interview questions filtered by firm, group, and much more. 

In this module, we'll help you master all the types of LBO modeling tests that you can expect in your PE interviews. We take you in-depth through multiple LBO modeling tests to ensure you get the reps in to excel at them.

We teach you how to create an LBO model using the information provided (such as an annual report and due diligence reports) in an interview and present the outcome in a PowerPoint presentation and ace the case study portion of your interview.

In this module, we teach you various important concepts (such as the various kinds of debts and valuation methods) to help you show your interviewers that you have in-depth knowledge of the private equity industry.

In this section, we are going to talk about the different career paths that you can pursue within private equity. Whether you're starting with an undergraduate degree or planning to pursue an MBA and beyond, there are exciting paths to explore.

In this module, you'll discover the intricacies of a PE deal lifecycle. From the standard deal process to deal selection, deal funnel, and deal lifecycle, this module content equips you with the knowledge to excel in the dynamic world of private equity.

In this module, we focus on how the PE industry evolved and developed over time. We also take a closer look at the industry's structure, including the various types of PE firms, and examine the different types of PE deals that shape this sector.