PE middle market infra

So,

I got laid off without any proper explanation at a boutique IB focusing on infra M&A. (8 months in).

Currently interviewing for a middle market PE infra investor. I didn’t gain much experience modelling at my prior firm.

Should I be honest and say, I’m not that experienced in building models, or should I try and avoid it.

Any tips would be great…

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Have interned in infra PE (6 months) and even that was modelling heavy. Should try to avoid it in interviews as it is very important in the space.

 

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