PE Recruiting - Square 1, Need Help
Need a little help on the PE recruitment process. Have worked an a mid sized Investment Bank for almost a year now and am looking to transition. If anyone has good tips on how to prep for PE interviews please provide any insight in the comments. Looking for: - technical interview questions (a bank would be amazing) - behavioral interview questions - modeling case studies you’d recommend - general tips you’ve found successful
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and tips for preparing for PE interviews:
Technical Interview Questions
Behavioral Interview Questions
Modeling Case Studies
General Tips
For more detailed insights and resources, you can refer to the following WSO threads: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/private-equity/private-equity-int…</a">Private Equity Interview Questions - 13 Topics to Know - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/private-equity/private-equity-int…</a">Basic Questions About PE Recruiting Answered - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/private-equity/private-equity-int…</a">How to Prep Before Starting PE Gig
Good luck with your preparation!
Sources: Private Equity Interview Questions - 13 Topics to Know, Private Equity Interview Questions - 13 Topics to Know, Basic Questions About PE Recruiting Answered, PE Recruiting Guide, Private Equity Recruiting Walkthrough – My Experience
Most important thing is typically being able to talk through your deals. In terms of technicals I've never seen anything that wasn't on the M&I 400 bank. Behaviorals are typically focused on "Why PE", "Why our firm", "What strategy / industry are you interested in", and then the usual strengths & weaknesses, times you failed, etc.
In my experience the interviews have typically been 50% focused on a deal or two I worked on (walk through, thesis, risks, thoughts), 40% behavioral and 10% technical. For case studies I've seen anything from getting a CIM and having to make an investment memo over 3 days to 60min modeling tests with a template provided.
Thank you!!
Another question for you - how should I approach the second round of headhunter interviews? One level higher than the initial recruiter. To what extent should I be able to walk through my deals?
The only time I had a 2nd round of headhunter interview it was much more deal & technical focused. It was a recruiter who used to be in PE and his pitch to firms was I think being able to take that part of the process off their plate... That may have been a unique situation though so I'm not exactly sure for you. I would go in assuming it'll be deal focused but be ready for it to be a behavioral.
you thinking of PE long term? Or would u exit
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