How to prep for PE interviews as a current senior

Currently a senior with a FT offer at a Mid BB. Looking to work in PE long term, and know on cycle will start soon once I'm on the desk and want to prepare as much as possible (while also enjoying the last bit of freedom for 40 years).

Curious how people who were successful prepped for PE interviews, did you mock with PE professionals you networked with? Was it just similar to prepping for banking interviews? How should I go about it?

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