Comprehensive PE interview intensive prep - 5-day package
Package Summary: Intensive Private Equity Interview Prep Program This package is designed as an intensive private equity interview preparation program, offering you an in-depth and comprehensive approach to excel in your PE interviews. It covers a wide range of topics and includes extensive mock interview practice. The program is structured as follows: Initial Mock Interview (1.0 hour): - Purpose: Setting a baseline by conducting a mock interview based on feedback from a recruiter. - Content: Emphasizes the interview format to get started. Overview of Private Equity Fundamentals (1.0 hour): - Purpose: Understanding the technical aspects of private equity. - Content: Covers fundamental concepts related to investing and the approach to diligencing investments. Mock Interview Prep and Strategy (Behavioral) (1.5 hours): - Purpose: Preparing for the behavioral interview questions. - Content: Walks through different question formats, helps in crafting responses, and practices handling difficult questions. Mock Interview Prep and Strategy (Technical) (1.5 hours): - Purpose: Preparing for the technical aspects of the interview. - Content: Similar to the behavioral prep but focuses on technical question formats and responses. Mock Interview (1.0 hour): combining behavioral and technical - Purpose: Practical application of interview preparation. - Content: Includes a 40-minute mock interview followed by 20 minutes of feedback and discussion of areas for improvement. KPIs and Fundamental Finance Metrics (1.0 hour): - Purpose: Understanding key metrics in the context of private equity. - Content: Covers metrics related to LBOs, teaching how to evaluate potential investments. Mock Interview (1.0 hour): - Purpose: Another opportunity for mock interview practice and feedback. - Content: Includes a 40-minute mock interview, followed by 20 minutes of feedback and identification of areas to work on in future mock interviews. Mock Interview (1.0 hour): - Purpose: Additional mock interview practice for refinement. - Content: Includes a 40-minute mock interview, followed by 20 minutes of feedback and identification of areas to work on in future mock interviews. Final Mock Interview (1.0 hour): - Purpose: A concluding mock interview to assess overall improvement. - Content: Includes a 40-minute mock interview, followed by 20 minutes of feedback and final guidance for interview. This intensive private equity interview preparation program ensures that you gain valuable experience through multiple mock interviews, receive detailed feedback, and continually enhance your interview performance, setting you up for success in the competitive world of private equity interviews.
What's included
- Develop the ability to excel in private equity interviews, with a thorough understanding of both technical and behavioral question formats, allowing you to confidently handle a wide range of interview scenarios
- Gain a solid foundation in private equity fundamentals, including investment principles and the due diligence process, equipping you to discuss and analyze investment opportunities with confidence
- Through extensive mock interviews and feedback sessions, you will refine your interview performance, learning from your mistakes and continuously improving your responses and interview strategies
Meet your expert
Asha T.
Ranked Top Coach on Leland | PE Senior Associate at top buyout fund
I’m an Harvard Business School grad with 13 years of experience in investment banking, VC and PE. I offer coaching for MBA applications, investment banking, venture capital and private equity. Over the last 10 years of coaching, I have helped worked with over 100 candidates on recruiting and applications for business school, fund or bank of their choice and launch into their dream jobs. I charge more than some of the other coaches to offer premium coaching if you are looking for tailored strategies to put you in the top 1% of applicants: (1) I am the most experienced coach in terms of PE/IB recruiting on the Leland platform (and was ranked #1 coach on Leland last year overall!). I know all the main headhunters and most of the funds and banks really well (2) I keep my schedule flexible so that if you need urgent help I can make myself available at short notice and make sure I am there to help you with anything you need (3) I invest a lot more time preparing for sessions to tailor it to you and give you addressable points, such as taking detailed notes and creating session plans - PRIVATE EQUITY - I worked at Apax Partners ($60bn AUM) as a Senior Associate where I had interviewed and evaluated several analyst and associate applicants. I've spent my career in New York and London and can speak to the working styles and culture in both places. I have helped several candidates get offers from top funds (Blackstone, BainCap, KKR, Apax, HIG, Vista, Thoma Bravo, amongst others). Having been on the other side of the table, I understand the importance of preparing well and acing the resume, interview and case study to land your dream role. - INVESTMENT BANKING - I spent 5-years at top investment banks (J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank) and received 5+ offers from other top bulge bracket banks. As a senior associate in banking, I reviewed applications and interviewed candidates for analyst and associate roles regularly, and therefore I understand the process and what is takes to succeed well. I have helped several students get offers from top banks including J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Morgan Stanley to name a few. - MBA APPLICATIONS AND APPLYING TO HARVARD - I have been offering MBA and application coaching for the last 4-years, focusing on acing your application to Harvard Business School. I will work with you to refine your story, craft your essay and create a personalised timeline suited to your needs and level of prep. I have helped more than twelve students get offers from Harvard over the past two years and I look forward to helping give you your best shot! - VENTURE CAPITAL - I have been an active angel investor since 2019 and have a strong network within VC in the US and Europe. I interned with General Catalyst and Dawn Capital and have helped several candidates land a role at their dream VC fund. I spend time carefully tailoring a package for your journey, from resume and LinkedIn review, to building a networking strategy and creating a role for yourself!
