How to transition to Private Equity post-MBA
Hosted By Asha T.
5.0
75 Reviews
Are you an MBA student (or planning to be one) with a non-traditional background looking to break into the world of private equity? This specialized course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to plan your time at business school effectively and successfully transition to a career in private equity. Key Course Highlights: Understanding the Private Equity Timeline: Potential paths to explore, from the range of funds to the recruiting cycle these funds use. Assessing Your Skills and Gaps: Recognize the unique strengths and weaknesses of your non-traditional background and identify areas for skill development. Networking and Relationship Building: Learn how to build and leverage a strong professional network, essential for securing opportunities in private equity. Resume and Interview Preparation: Craft a compelling resume that highlights your relevant experiences, and master the art of interview techniques tailored to private equity firms. Technical Skills Development: Acquire a solid understanding of financial modeling, valuation methods, and due diligence processes, even if you lack prior finance experience, during your time at business school. Accessing Resources: Discover the academic, extracurricular, and industry-specific resources available within your MBA program to enhance your private equity knowledge. Mentorship and Alumni Engagement: Explore the benefits of mentorship and how to engage with alumni who have successfully transitioned into private equity roles. Alternative Paths: Explore various entry points into private equity, such as venture capital, growth equity, or industry-specific private equity, depending on your background and interests. Creating a Personalized Career Roadmap: Develop a strategic plan to guide your path from business school to a successful private equity career, incorporating your unique background and goals. This class empowers non-traditional MBA students to bridge the gap between their previous experiences and the requirements of a private equity career. It provides practical tools and guidance to maximize their time at business school, ensuring they are well-prepared and competitive when seeking positions in the private equity industry. Whether you come from a non-finance background or are changing career tracks, this course will help you navigate your journey effectively. I've been in your shoes, so I'm excited to help and work with you to achieve your career goals!
What you'll get out of this event
How to choose the right business school for you - where do funds hire from?
Being strategic with your time at business school, from networking to selecting the right clubs
Planning for the internship with the greatest ability to launch you towards a PE career
Making the move - the statistics and how to get them to work for you rather than against you
Taking the right classes to maximize relevant skills
This event is great for If you've chosen to do an MBA and want to transition to private equity after business school from a non-traditional background (i.e. you were not in PE before business school).
Networking Strategy
Private Equity Strategy
Hosted By Asha T.
5.0
75 Reviews
Ranked Top Coach on Leland | PE Senior Associate at top buyout fund
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Senior Associate
70+ people coached for Private Equity
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Asha has helped clients get into these companies:
I have spent over 7 years in finance, interviewed at over 50 PE funds and recruited for the PE fund i previously worked at. I have a deep understanding of how to prep for interviews, make your application stand out and most importantly, stay focused on the goals to find the right fund for you.
