Jack O. | Leland

Jack O.

5.0

So many want to be in PE...let me help you break into the industry.

Studied at University of Virginia, Charlottesville

Works at Duke University

Available tomorrow at 9:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 48 hours

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Available tomorrow at 9:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 48 hours

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Jack's Coaching Offerings

Land a Top Private Equity Offer: Start-to-Finish

Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.

Starting at $1,25010h+ of coaching

Land Top Private Equity Interviews

Tailored guidance on networking, firm selection, resumes, and more.

Starting at $6605h+ of coaching

Nail The Private Equity Interviews

Crush the interview through drills, frameworks, mock interviews, and more.

Starting at $6605h+ of coaching

Pay as you go

Get help with Skill Building, Cover Letters, and .

Jack’s Private Equity Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Vice President

100+ people coached for Private Equity

Jack has helped clients get into these companies:

Over the past 20 years, I have helped scores of MBA students achieve their goals to be in private equity. Whether on the investment or operations side of the industry, I advised them on how to network to build relationships, tell their stories about the value they could add, and nail their interviews.

Jack can help with:

Skill Building

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Behavioral Interview Prep

Jack also coaches for Career Coaching and Investment Banking. View all.

About Jack

I help clients find what's next in their careers. With nearly 20 years of career coaching experience in addition to 15 years of industry experience in consumer goods, financial services, and technology, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals to help them find fulfilling careers in roles that are a great fit. I look forward to learning about your goals and helping you achieve them!

Why do I coach?

I coach for a few key reasons: - to help and serve others; - to make a difference in people's lives; - to have, at the least, a small impact on the world. I so enjoy seeing years later people I have coached and instantly renew the strong relationship we built some time ago!

Work Experience

Career Coach for MBAs

Duke University

August 2019 - Present

Founder

Acorn Associates

June 2015 - Present

Enabling the career and leadership success of business executives who are seeking change and impact. Executive Coaching and Interviewing

Director of Career Services

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

June 2018 - June 2019

Led strategy, development, and administration of the career management, employer engagement, and leadership development functions executed by a 20+ person staff supporting the MBA programs and all alumni at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School. Coaching and Interviewing

Major Gifts Officer

Darden School of Business

July 2015 - June 2018

Worked with Darden's senior leaders, alumni, partner companies, and colleagues to propel Darden's momentum and expand its global impact. Interviewing

Assistant Dean for Career Development

Darden School of Business

March 2010 - June 2015

Previous titles: Associate Director (2005-2008), Director (2008-2010) and Assistant Dean (2010-2015) Member of Senior Leadership Team at Darden School of Business. Led team of career services professionals focused on helping MBA students develop life-long career management abilities, initiating and enhancing relationships with recruiting companies, and working with Darden's senior leadership to provide best-in-class career services. Executive Coaching, Coaching and +1 skill

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