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Hi, 

I am a recent graduate of MS. in Economics with experience in lending, real estate and sales. I am looking to break into private equity industry. would appreciate if you could help me with some of my questions. I am preparing myself for technical test interview currently. 

Any recommendation on were to start? recommendation on which recruiting companies to use? If you have any points or advise on where and how to land a job and what am I getting into ?

Thank you,

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