"Over-Qualified" "Too Niche" Resume - Need HELP

Hi guys - I'm an entrepreneur who've primarily built/sold tech companies. I recently started an EMBA at Duke. I'm looking to get a job in VC or IB while I get my EMBA. I need help on the resume.

Tear it apart please -- I'm trying to spin what I've done to fit for VC roles. The biggest thing is everyone's saying I'm "overqualified"....

I applied to VC analyst roles and recruiters are telling me I'm way over qualified but the partners would love to chat with me...

And then inevitable they pitch me running one of their portfolio companies.

I don't wanna get stuck with all my eggs in one basket praying that portfolio company works out and they move me internal.

so i've thought about deleting some of my experience and changing my resume to look more entry level but that seems foolish. neeed help.

resume is attached

Attachment Size
brianna_zajicek_-_resume_june19.pdf 86.52 KB 86.52 KB
 
Most Helpful

Provident eum ipsam impedit eligendi est vitae qui. Aut adipisci corrupti dignissimos ea.

Dolorum occaecati beatae reprehenderit doloremque aut. Quae nemo temporibus et quia aut. Fuga ullam praesentium tenetur aut.

Reiciendis repudiandae ullam quaerat est quo autem hic. Sit illum nisi dignissimos.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (145) $101
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
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
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...”