HarbourVest Secondaries
Has anyone interviewed with HarbourVest secondaries team? If so what should I expect?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, HarbourVest is mentioned as a firm where people generally find the work environment pleasant, and the team seems energized about their work. However, from a compensation perspective, HarbourVest is noted to pay less competitively compared to firms like Goldman Sachs and Blackstone.
For interviews with the HarbourVest secondaries team, you can expect questions that may focus on their strategy and approach to secondaries. While specific interview details aren't provided in the context, it would be wise to prepare for discussions around:
If you're looking for more tailored preparation, consider exploring WSO's Private Equity Interview Course, which includes detailed LBO modeling tests and case studies.
Sources: Q&A: PE Secondaries Principal, Goldman Sachs HireVue Process, Transitioning from IB/ER to HF Series - Part 2: Where to Interview and Behaviorals, J.P. Morgan HireVue Interview Questions: What to Expect, Guide to Hirevues
Are they backfilling for summer 2026 again?
Did you get a first round interview invitation?
yea did you?
did you hear back? i also did my r1
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