No closed deal -> post-MBA recruiting?

Hi guys:

Currently a 2nd year associate at a largish fund (think UMM., but not the sharpest name in the space)... I have no closed deal experience on my resume, just some 1st round, some early looks, industry research etc. A lot of it is out of my hand, as you can understand.

My question is, I'm going to a top 3 MBA this year... how much would having no closed deal experience affect my post-MBA recruiting? What can I do to round out the fact that I have no closed deal? Ideal is to recruit for distressed/ cross-capital structure investing post MBA.

Thanks!

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I would just highlight any deal where you got to the final bid, if you're at an UMM most of the diligence (read: associate) work is done prior to exclusivity these days.

Also highlight any add ons / refinancings /exits you've worked on. At the end of the day you're ability to articulate the deal dynamics and industrial logic will be more important than getting one across the finish line.

 
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"Associate 2 in PE - LBOs" Hi guys:

Currently a 2nd year associate at a largish fund (think UMM., but not the sharpest name in the space)... I have no closed deal experience on my resume, just some 1st round, some early looks, industry research etc. A lot of it is out of my hand, as you can understand.

My question is, I'm going to a top 3 MBA this year... how much would having no closed deal experience affect my post-MBA recruiting? What can I do to round out the fact that I have no closed deal? Ideal is to recruit for distressed/ cross-capital structure investing post MBA.

Thanks!

Do you have some from pre-PE or did you come from consulting or non-IB route?

 

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