Ask Me Anything (Q&A): Recruiting for European PE largecap

Investment Professional in Global Large Buyout Firm, with focus in Healthcare investments. Transitioned from Strategy Consulting into Private Equity.
Can discusss about: Private Equity recruiting (in USA and Europe), transition from Strategy Consulting to Private Equity, trends in the industry, mock interviews, etc.

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