Consultant advice for Private Equity interviews?

Hey guys. I’m currently working in strategy consulting and I have a few interviews with MFs and UMM PE funds coming up.

So far I have been practicing LBO, DCF and 3SM models and I have been practicing commercial case study style questions too as well as motivationals / industry trend questions & project walkthroughs.

As a consultant I’m not as familiar with PE recruiting as many people in IB seem to be so it would be great if anyone could provide any advice on:

• Recommended resources to use whilst practicing for interviews
• Insights on where consultants typically go wrong during interviews

• Key topics to focus on whilst practicing

• Any general tips

Thank you in advance!

499 WSO Academy Private Equity Session Reviews: 4.82/5

Class of '23 Oct 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Private Equity Short Resume Review / Recap

“Very good planning prior to the meeting and effective notes that allowed the session to go quickly and effectively. We covered a lot of topics on the resume and I recieved a good amount of notes that I can correct my resume in order to make it more specific for the PE companies I will work with. Was very helpful in the way of bringing out niche skills I have in order to maximise my chances at differentiating myself from more typical IB candidates. Also provided good insights on the MBA process, what is valuable and the WHY side of P.E. which I will go into depth with in my WHY statements that I am going to do. ”

Class of '27 Sep 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Private Equity Mock Interview

“Andre was amazing to work with. He brought real energy and clarity to every conversation, explained complex ideas simply, and always made time to help. His attention to detail and calm under pressure lifted the whole team, and his feedback was honest, specific and genuinely useful. Beyond the work, he was approachable, generous with his knowledge and made everyone around him better. Every session with him felt insightful and inspiring. I'd love to work with Andre again and would recommend him without hesitation. ”

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