4-Hour Private Equity Recruiting Crash Course
The package covers four key areas, including a PE recruiting overview, technical preparation section, working with head-hunters / behavioral interview, and a mock interview. Additional details for each session are included below: Hour 1: The Private Equity Recruiting Overview. This section provides an in-depth review of the private equity industry and the recruiting process. This session covers the key players in the private equity industry, different types of private equity firms, and the typical recruitment process. Hour 2: Technical Preparation. This section covers the technical skills and knowledge required to successfully navigate private equity interviews. This session covers topics such as financial modeling, valuation techniques, deal structuring, and due diligence. Hour 3: Working with Headhunters / Behavioral Interview. This section covers how to thoughtfully approach headhunter meetings and prepare/navigate behavioral interviews. This section also includes tips/best practices for "superdays" (final round interviews). Hour 4: Mock Interview. This section provides the opportunity to put all the learned concepts and skills into practice. We will conduct a mock interview to simulate a real-life private equity interview experience. The interview will cover a range of topics from the technical and behavioral aspects of the interview, and I will provide feedback on the individual's performance and areas for improvement. Overall, this four-hour tutoring package is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to pursue a career in private equity. The package provides a comprehensive overview of the private equity industry, technical preparation, interview approach, and hands-on experience with a mock interview.
What's included
- 1. Understanding of the private equity recruiting process and timeline
- 2. Understanding of the technical skills required for an interview and an understanding of how to refine technical skills
- 3. Understanding of how to approach both headhunter meetings as well as behavioral interviews
- 4. Mock interview opportunity
Meet your expert
Connor C.
Warburg Pincus Private Equity Associate & H.I.G. Capital Vice President
Hi! I'm an experienced investing professional with a background in private equity and investment banking. I earned my MBA from The Wharton School, where I focused on finance and private equity. I currently serve as a Vice President at H.I.G. Capital in their flagship private equity fund, where I focus on identifying, executing, and managing investments across a variety of industries. Previously, I was a private equity associate at Warburg Pincus, where I worked on a range of investments spanning both leveraged buyouts and growth equity. Prior to Warburg Pincus, I began my career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt offerings, and other strategic transactions. In addition to my professional experience, I am passionate about mentoring and helping others break into competitive fields like investment banking and private equity. Drawing on my firsthand experience navigating these industries and understanding how top firms approach recruiting, I have successfully coached many individuals through the process of landing roles at leading IB and PE firms. I’ve also helped students place at leading investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, and Lazard, as well as private equity firms such as Warburg Pincus, KKR, Apollo, TPG Growth, General Atlantic, Clayton Dubilier and Rice, and H.I.G. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your professional goals.
