Currently recruiting for PE, did not receive a return offer from Top BB over summer

Hello,

I am currently in the PE recruiting process from a top firm. I interned at a top BB group this past summer, but unfortunately did receive a return offer. I am at another strong firm and have met with headhunters, but I am concerned that when interviewing firms will see that I didn't receive a return. How much would it impact my chances in the recruiting process?

For context, I don't think I am a bad performer by any means. Not receiving a return offer from the summer was more a function of headcount and at this point 1.5 years ago for a 10 week internship (I have people who I worked with that could vouch for me). In my current job I have worked for 6 months and have strong reviews, which I am hoping can make up for the summer. I was hoping to hear specifically from people in PE who are involved in the interview process who could let me know how they would view this situation.

Thanks.

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So let me get this straight. You didn't get a return from a BB SA. But now you are a first year at another BB and you are worried that the lack of return from your old job will impact PE recruiting?

I wouldn't worry too much. The issue of you not getting a return from your old firm is a few degrees removed from your current situation. Although to draw less attention to the SA stint, you should be focusing mostly on the 6 months you did at this BB rather than the 10 week SA.

Also, FYI not getting a return offer due to "headcount" is basically the same thing as not being good enough, unless the firm decided to take 0 interns back.

 

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