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Intro to Real Estate Private Equity and Headwinds
Real estate private equity offers a unique blend of investing, operations, and market analysis, but today’s environment presents new challenges and opportunities. This session provides an overview of how real estate PE works, including deal structures, value creation levers, and career paths, while also unpacking current headwinds such as interest rates, financing constraints, and shifting demand across asset classes. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how firms are adapting and what this means for investors and candidates alike.
Break into Investment Banking + Private Equity
Join this discussion moderated by @YourAverageFinanceBro, a leading finance comedy creator on Instagram and LinkedIn! A panel of expert Leland coaches who help candidates land roles in investment banking and private equity will break down these industries' complex recruiting processes into clear, actionable advice. This session will cover what it really takes to break into highly competitive finance careers through practical guidance on recruiting strategy, preparation, and common pitfalls, providing insights you can apply immediately to stand out and secure interviews at the top firms.
How to Stand Out in Private Equity Recruiting
Private equity recruiting is highly competitive—and standing out takes strategy. This session is designed to help you understand what PE firms look for and how to differentiate yourself in the process. In this event, you’ll learn how to position your experience, prepare effectively for interviews, and build a compelling narrative that highlights your impact. We’ll also cover common mistakes and what top firms value most. Whether you’re early in recruiting or preparing for final rounds, you’ll leave with practical strategies and a stronger edge.
Craft Winning Cover Letters & Resumes for PE: How to Tell a Deal Story
In private equity recruiting, your deal experience is your story—and how you tell it can make or break your candidacy. In this workshop, James W.—a Wharton MBA with experience as an M&A attorney at Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss, an investment banker at Guggenheim Securities, and a private equity operator at GenNx360—will walk you through how to craft resumes and cover letters that showcase your deal experience with clarity and impact. Having sat on every side of the table, James will share what recruiters and hiring managers actually look for, how to structure your deal descriptions, and how to highlight the strategic thinking behind your work. Whether you’re recruiting for your first on-cycle role or positioning yourself for a post-MBA move, this session will give you the insider perspective and tools to stand out in the competitive PE hiring process.
Behavioural interviews: Overview
Behavioural interviews often make or break candidates - especially when everyone has similar technical backgrounds. In this module, you’ll learn how to craft compelling, authentic stories that show maturity, motivation, and fit for Private Equity. We'll cover all the most common questions, along with frameworks to deliver standout answers.
Answering “Why Private Equity?”
Avoid vague or recycled answers. Use a tested framework to build a compelling, specific answer that ties together your skillset, interest in investing, and long-term goals.
Strengths & Weaknesses: What to Say (and Avoid)
Break down high-impact strength answers and how to position weaknesses honestly without hurting your candidacy. Includes a list of examples that work in high-stakes settings.
Deal Walk-Throughs: How to Present Your Experience
Learn how to structure a walk-through of your deal or project experience - even if you had limited exposure - by focusing on key drivers, your contribution, and commercial impact.
Master List of PE Firms for Networking
This Firm Database includes thousands of investment banks, private equity (PE) firms, and hedge funds, organized by region — from large money-center banks to small two-person firms.
Networking Your Way Into Private Equity
In private equity recruiting, your network can be just as important as your resume. In this workshop, Nina M.—a former Growth Equity Investor and Analyst at Goldman Sachs—will share how to strategically build relationships that open doors to top PE firms. With over seven years of experience in private equity and more than 100 candidates successfully coached into competitive finance roles, Nina will walk you through how to identify key contacts, craft thoughtful outreach messages, and turn conversations into real opportunities. Whether you’re breaking into the industry or planning your next move, this session will give you the tools and confidence to network effectively and accelerate your private equity career.
Financial Modeling | 5 Year Annual Model
A 5-year financial model template built for aspiring and early-career investors. Complete with a full P&L, returns, debt paydown.
Build Your Personal Brand: Craft Your Story & Stand
A practical workbook that helps professionals define and confidently communicate their personal brand during a career transition.
Your Path to PE: Non-IB Strategies, Skills, and Opportunities – AMA
Breaking into private equity without an investment banking background is challenging—but far from impossible. In this AMA-style session, expert Leland coach and former consultant turned PE Connor P. will answer your questions about the alternative paths into PE, the skills that matter most, and how to position a non-IB background competitively.
Hedge Fund Case Study
This real-world case study presentation was used successfully to secure a job offer at a credit-focused hedge fund. It demonstrates how to structure analysis, present investment ideas, and communicate insights effectively.
Private Equity Networking & Firm Outreach Strategy
Supporting slides from free event on best practices & strategies for private equity recruiting
Breaking into Private Equity Operations
Private equity operations roles offer a unique opportunity to drive value creation from inside portfolio companies—but the path in isn’t always clear. In this workshop, top Leland coach and Ops Team at Accel-KKR Naman S. will break down what PE operations teams actually do, the backgrounds they look for, and how recruiting differs from traditional investing roles. You’ll learn how to position your experience, build the right skill set, and pursue PE ops opportunities with a clear, actionable strategy.
Superday Technicals for IB and PE
Get ready to crush your Superdays! This session dives deep into the technical interview prep needed to stand out in final-round IB and PE interviews. Hosted by Max A. (Former Senior Associate @ Vector Capital Management) you'll review must-know concepts—from valuation and accounting to LBOs and market questions—and learn how to approach complex technicals under pressure. Max will also share real examples and insights from his own experience helping candidates break into top-tier firms.
Landing a Job in Private Equity: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market
Breaking into private equity is one of the toughest transitions in finance—and standing out requires more than just strong technical skills. In this session, you’ll learn what top firms really look for in candidates and how to set yourself apart at every stage of the recruiting process. In this session, Max A, Isha A., and Kenny J. will cover how to highlight the right experiences on your resume, sharpen your technical and investing skill set, and prepare for the types of interviews PE firms use to identify top talent. Whether you’re currently in investment banking, exploring a career switch, or just starting to learn about the industry, this session will give you actionable strategies to position yourself for success in a highly competitive market.
Technical interviews: Overview
This module is all about mastering the finance concepts and frameworks tested in PE interviews - but without wasting time memorizing every textbook definition. You’ll learn how to approach technical questions like an investor, communicate with clarity, and avoid over-complication.
How to Nail “Why This Fund?”
Learn how to research a fund beyond their website - including their strategy, culture, and recent deals - and turn that insight into a response that shows deep alignment.
