Got an Interview invite for investment MBA associate at top EU PE- I have no IB/ PE background , what’s the best prep technical and behaviour process in a short period of time?

Hi guys, super surprised I have got an interview invite for the top EU PE fund (tier 1). I have no IB/PE background and not even sure why they are interested in my CV (I don’t mean to talk myself down, but I was more aiming for consulting / MBB for post MBA). I wonder what’s the best prep process for technical and behaviour interviews?

A bit more about me, currently working part-time time for an early stage VC fund.

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