Women in Private Equity?

Hey everyone so I am wondering if there are any women in PE or who went through the recent recruiting cycle who browse this site

Can you share your experience given that firms are trying to hire more women? What was the process like for you, your interviews, etc ?

Also, are there any firms that are more focused on developing and retaining women talent? I'm specifically interested in Upper MM and MF.

If anyone else has insight I'd love to hear it as well.

 

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I agree that guys are more willing to take the dive, but I don't think think "looks and mental stability" are that big of a factor relative to the toll it has on your family life, which tends to be a bigger issue for women.

It's acceptable for men to be 60, have a hot wife who's 25, and not be a really involved parent (like my friend's dad) but not so much for women. Plus, it's hard to get into PE right out of school, and by the time you pay your dues, a lot of women are facing the "oh ****, I might not get to have kids" point of their lives.

 

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