why corporate development
i never understood why people wanted to go into corporate development. can anyone shed some insight on this?
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Corporate development as opposed to what? Private equity?
Corporate development is interesting because you are focusing on one company's long-term inorganic growth strategy. It allows you to learn one business and industry inside out. Hours are also better (albeit with less total pay).
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