Hello I wanted to know is there is another way to to break into the buy side private equity of course by not coming from a investment banking background ? Is there an any certificate that can help me get in ? So head hunters can find interest in me.
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Certificates will not help you unfortunately. You are talking about the most prestige-oriented segment of the financial markets. What is your prior experience like, so we can give more tailored advice?
Currently in school at a non target 🥲.
Could use more detail but stream of consciousness advice:
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