Networking for a Career in Private Equity
Hosted By Max A.
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Whether you're breaking into PE from school, or looking to make the switch from IB / consulting, networking is important to get your foot in the door whether it be through firm coffee chats or headhunters. In this workshop, learn key tips and strategies to stand out during the networking stage of recruiting. This event will be hosted by a top Leland private equity coach, Max A! Max is a current student at Stanford GSB, worked in IB at Qatalyst and Lazard, and is in private equity at Vector Capital Management.
What you'll get out of this event
Master effective networking strategies to connect with PE firms and headhunters
Learn how to leverage LinkedIn to enhance your professional presence and attract opportunities
Gain insights on how to stand out during coffee chats and networking events
Develop a personalized networking plan tailored to your career goals
Receive expert tips on building and maintaining valuable industry connections
This event is great for students and professionals aiming to break into private equity, whether they're transitioning from school, investment banking, or consulting, and want to excel in networking during the recruiting process.
Skill Building
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Senior Associate
100+ people coached for Private Equity
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Max has helped clients get into these companies:
Over the past five years I've mentored ~250 aspiring finance professionals in landing their dream job in banking and private equity. Working at an elite banking boutique and in tech private equity, I've helped lead student recruiting and learned what banks and PE firms are looking for. I can help you with every step in landing your dream IB / PE job. Behavioral: 1. Detailed "private equity" resume review to help you stand out 2. LinkedIn auditing to make sure your first point of contact is glowing 3. Crafting a strategy for your banking story 4. Nailing "Why private equity?" and other key behavioral questions 5. Guidance on selecting and negotiating offers Technical: 1. Reviewing technical key concepts bankers love to ask about 2. Technical mock interviews harder than anything you'll face in an interview 3. Paper LBOs 4. Modeling tests (3-statement, detailed revenue build, etc.) Networking: 1. Establishing a personalized networking strategy for headhunters and cold outreach 2. Holding accountability for outreach 3. World-class email templates and trackers to keep you organized
