I really want to land a gig at a unique UMM PE firm that I have the right background for (Don’t want to get into too much detail but it’s more than prestige/pay). I know the general advice for on-cycle is to have an open mind, but anyone have any tips for successfully landing the dream job? I networked with the firm but the tldr is you need to win an on-cycle offer
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I did on-cycle this past summer, and signed with my top choice. Luck is a huge factor, but a few words of advice for you:
Luck again is a huge part of the process and HH's will match opportunities with candidates in a way that maximizes their chance of getting a placement fee. There's only so much you can do. Good luck, and enjoy the process as much as you can!
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