Industry Ventures

Based on previous WSO threads, headhunters (HHs) typically reach out to candidates based on their firm, school, and sometimes specific office locations. If you are interested in a specific office, such as the Virginia office for Industry Ventures, it would be best to:

1. Contact the Headhunter Directly: If you know the HH representing Industry Ventures, reach out to them and express your interest in the Virginia office. They can provide specific information about opportunities in that location.
2. Network for Introductions: If you don't know the HH, try to get an introduction through your network. This could be through colleagues, alumni, or other industry contacts.
3. Cold Email: If you can't get an introduction, consider sending a well-crafted cold email to the HH or the firm directly, highlighting your interest in the Virginia office and your relevant experience.

Headhunters often have incentives to place candidates in various locations, so expressing your specific interest can help them match you with the right opportunities.

Sources: Private Equity Recruiting Process (From Banking), PE Recruiting 2020 Information Thread, Q&A: MBB BA/AC/A headed to UMM this summer and guide to off cycle PE recruiting for consultants, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/corporate/qa-non-target-2x-sa-at-bb-fintech-corp-dev-corp-dev-at-a-large-company?customgpt=1, Q&A: Recent Columbia Business School grad that went to a HF after school