Is it easier to get a top shop on-cycle (GA, TA, Insight, MF Growth) than MF PE for recruiting? Does it matter as much if you work for a top bank/top group within a bank? Also do you need to do tech banking or can you work in a product group or boutique (M&A/FSG) and still be fine?
Does GPA matter as much?
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| +48 | Why would anyone do PE in long term in 2026? | 13 | 1d |
| +35 | MF Tech PE 2026 | 7 | 20m |
| +24 | Q&A: What It’s Actually Like Working at an Independent (Fundless) Sponsor | 4 | 3d |
| +22 | Do you think PE has actually helped you become a better entrepreneur? | 8 | 15h |
| +21 | Striking out in last rounds | 2 | 4d |
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| +16 | Portfolio Marks | 8 | 12h |
| +15 | DELETE | 1 | 2d |
| +15 | Overwhelmed by amount of data / granularity | 3 | 2d |
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