Q&A: CS —> MF PE

Have received a ton of help and guidance from WSO mentors so figured it’d be good to offer some advice from my experiences. A little background: Went to a non-target UG and am currently an analyst at Credit Suisse (going to withhold some info to maintain anonymity). I went through on-cycle recruiting and signed a PE offer with a top MF. Happy to answer any questions and try to provide helpful insights

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Coming from non target UG, what tips / advice do you have. Have heard that you will get interest from PE shops but very tough to get the actual offer.

Also, is this standard buyout shop?

 

Hey OP, congrats, mad respect. Where are you based? If you´re in NYC, how did you beat the competition? Any details on that? Also, do you anything about your new job yet? How does it differ from what you do now?

Again, hats off. Love to see a fellow non-target make it.

 

No questions from me, but congratulations. Best of luck and try to enjoy the rest of your time in banking (to the extent possible).

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