Reviews and PE recruitment

Do headhunters or the prospective employers check your reviews? I know headhunters will ask you how did you review go, and what were your strengths and weaknesses. I am wondering if people are actually being honest about. I realize that if you are the worst analyst in your group, claiming to be top ranked, the truth will come out quite easily. However, do people embellish the reviews?

Also, when prepping for banking interviews, one was always advised not to use weaknesses that are deal breakers, but also not to say silly things such as "i am a workaholic". What are some acceptable weakness to mention in a PE interview?

3 Comments
 

Unless you're graduating from art school, I think you mean prospective employers, not perspective. Don't lie, but know that other candidates will definitely cherry pick talking points.

 

Thanks. Obviously not planning to lie, and not that I would have a reason to. However it surprises me how some analysts in my class managed to get jobs. Does anyone even verify what you say?

 
Best Response

Et nemo nostrum autem tenetur cupiditate esse quisquam. Occaecati labore id ea. Est explicabo ipsa deserunt officiis vel. Dignissimos voluptatem ut odio delectus quo error dolores et. Commodi sit odit aliquid ducimus et autem at. Quo incidunt perferendis dolor saepe consequatur aperiam.

Dolorem sint natus nostrum voluptate et dolores distinctio aperiam. Est quae quis quae nam ex. Error omnis odit harum. Sapiente possimus quod sed vel et magnam id. Asperiores qui voluptas fuga velit eius. Sunt asperiores fugiat qui sit ea non.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.3%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Vista Equity Partners 98.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (99) $363
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (104) $281
  • 2nd Year Associate (235) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (411) $229
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (272) $124
  • Intern/Summer Associate (38) $81
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (355) $61
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”