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Private equity careers, explained by practitioners

The routes into the industry, what each recruiting round is actually scoring, and how the buy side differs from banking once you are inside. Every guide ends at a free desk where you can rehearse the skill it describes.

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Career guideHow to get into private equityFour routes lead into the industry and each one is judged on a different proof point. This guide sets out what recruiters check on each path and how to close the gap between a resume line and a defensible deal opinion.Read the guide

Career guideThe private equity recruiting processOn-cycle, off-cycle, headhunters, modeling tests, and the final case. Here is what each stage is really measuring and how to arrive prepared for the round that decides the outcome.Read the guide

Career guideInvestment banking vs private equityBoth roles model the same companies. They are graded on completely different outcomes. Understanding that difference is what makes a banking candidate credible in a private equity interview.Read the guide

Educational guidance only. Recruiting timelines vary by firm, region, and year.