I have a SA phone interview with a PE firm (BX/KKR/Apollo) for Real Estate

I have a phone interview for a summer analyst position with a PE firm (think of BX/KKR/Apollo) for Real Estate, does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for the interview? I'm a sophomore from a non-target.

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Good luck. How were you able to get the interview? You should look into recent investments and have an idea of the fund’s investment mandate.

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Thank you! I'll make sure to do so. I'm part of SEO so I had a phone screen with them first and then I was given the interview.

 

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