Recruiting from Chicago IB to NYC PE - how difficult?
Has anybody made the above transition? Seems like it would be tough, what with the inability to interview during lunch, or right before/after work. Also, is it difficult getting the attention of NYC PE firms if one is from another city?
I recruited from a Chicago consulting firm to an UMM/MF NY PE firm. To be honest, it's quite tough. I was on a case in Florida when on-cycle kicked off so had to fly to New york ASAP, but still wasn't able to quite get there before the rush of interviews started. For off cycle, I was constantly flying to NYC for coffee chats and interviews. Honestly,it's doable. You just have to be very upfront with the recruiters that you only want NYC. Most PE firms won't actually care that you're in Chicago as long as you have solid credentials. I would just recommend making trips out to NYC to talk face to face to folks as that's an easy way to show how interested you are in the firm.