What to do?
Hey Fellow Monkeys would love to hear your advice.
Just had my second round with a MM (think big 6, RJL,etc.)with a VP and MD.
MD mentioned that he’s only doing calls with select candidates to ensure the process speeds up and the final round will be with him and the other MDs.
Had the interview yesterday.
Here’s where I think it went well:
Built good Rapport, chatted about sports and made a few jokes mentioned I’m in the “select candidate group” gave the typical “great” “good stuff” responses at the end him and I were talking about sports again and he made fun of the VP and we “shot the shit” Liked my stock pitch and said “great work name”
Here’s the bad:
stuttered on an easy question (asked about hobbies, ironic right?) Could’ve been more concise with my market outlook at the 15 minute mark after I stuttered about my hobbies the VP went into in Q&A mode Interview went 20ish minutes not the full 30 ( was offered to ask another question but didn’t feel the need to, could’ve went the full 30) VP said “thanks for your time” and MD said “thanks name we willl be in touch soon”
Overall, does it sound like I made final round?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, your experience seems to have both strong positives and a few areas of concern. Here's a breakdown:
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It sounds like you're in a good position, but the final decision may depend on how you stack up against other candidates. Good luck, and keep pushing forward!
Sources: Real Estate Private Equity Final Round, Superday Advice From a Tired Interviewer, Basic Questions About PE Recruiting Answered, UG Recruiting Part III: The Super Day and Offer, Superday Advice From a Tired Interviewer
I don't think you disqualified yourself.
Send them both a Valentine’s Day card. That will ensure your spot in the final group of candidates by showing that you really care.
Are you autistic? Also wtf is the Big 6 MM lol
Honestly, this sounds more positive than negative. The fact that the MD said he’s only speaking with select candidates and explicitly put you in that group is a strong signal. Good rapport, joking around, talking sports, and “great work” on your stock pitch are all meaningful. MDDs don’t fake enthusiasm easily, especially at that level.
The stutter on hobbies and being slightly less concise on market outlook won’t kill you. Those are minor execution things, not structural red flags. The VP switching to Q&A mode isn’t necessarily bad either; that can just mean they’re probing depth.
A 20–25 minute interview instead of 30 also isn’t a dealbreaker, especially if conversation flowed. Nothing you described screams “no.” If I had to lean, I’d say you’re very much in the mix, if not likely through.
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