HEC Paris MiF and PE recruitment

Hi guys. So I'm officially admitted to the master in international finance at HEC Paris. The program is ranked #1 by FT and has a 97% conversion rate for interns. I've seen on LinkedIn an astonishingly large number of students get PE analyst position right out of the program, even more than LBS (in London).

Just thought I'd ask what my chances are getting into PE out of the program and what it really takes to stand a chance. Unfortunately I don't have any PE experience but I'm trying to at least get part-time.

Thanks in advance.

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“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

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“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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I will also be applying next year.

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