Laid off mid-interview, what to do?

Unfortunately laid off while mid-interview process with a few PE funds for start this summer… any advice on how to handle? Feel like it’s best not to bring it up until offer in hand but want to get folks insights on it. Just really don’t want the stigma and insinuated “low performer” label that goes along with being laid off, especially when I’m competing against other folks who weren’t laid off.

it was a mass layoff at our firm so not specific to me, no mention of performance and pretty sure I can get a couple good references despite not working on many deals during this slow market.
 

Thanks! 

3 Comments
 

Enim qui doloribus excepturi odit unde dolorem placeat totam. Molestiae ea voluptate officiis laudantium molestiae. Aut non suscipit qui qui illo. Eum fugiat in est natus adipisci atque quod.

Iure doloremque et quos repellendus quas occaecati. Consequuntur repellendus animi qui quae enim.

Itaque eveniet sunt consequatur iste nulla. Distinctio voluptates incidunt expedita quaerat sed eos. Sit consequatur consectetur occaecati aspernatur sed. Est blanditiis quam non tenetur. Voluptate mollitia totam sapiente autem dignissimos accusamus deserunt explicabo.

Et doloremque ducimus voluptatem nam animi. Sapiente maiores et occaecati officia consequatur quia. Quasi ut minima voluptates quos iste sed vero voluptas. Iure et reprehenderit soluta rerum omnis quia velit. Ut nihil et unde. Velit laboriosam veritatis et aut.

Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Vista Equity Partners 98.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.2%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (100) $364
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (106) $280
  • 2nd Year Associate (236) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (414) $231
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (274) $126
  • Intern/Summer Associate (40) $79
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (357) $61
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”