Private Equity Coaches, Events, and Resources

Intro to Private Equity Recruiting

Learn how to break into private equity with this comprehensive guide. We'll cover the different buyside roles, the PE recruiting timeline, and how to ace your behavioral and technical interviews.

IB/PE Resume Template - Internship or Entry-Level Recruiting

View and download a template you can use to craft a strong investment banking or private equity resume.

Full Practice LBO: A Downloadable Case Study

Dive into a full-length LBO case study with a downloadable Excel model and prompt. Master the key steps of a leveraged buyout from start to finish.

Private Equity/Venture Capital Resume Template

A top PE/VC mentor shares the exact resume template you need to get interviews. Learn how to highlight transactions and technical skills.

Practice Paper LBO: A Downloadable Drill

Master the pen-and-paper LBO interview with this downloadable practice problem. Learn to quickly and accurately calculate IRR and returns without a calculator or Excel.

Private Equity and Investment Banking Resume Template

Check out this template for a helpful starting point when building a resume in private equity or investment banking

Approaching Private Equity Case Studies

This guide provides an example of a private equity case study deliverable. Learn how to structure your analysis, build an investment thesis, and present your findings with a focus on key financial metrics.

50 PE Behavioral Interview Questions: Ace Your Fit

Prepare for private equity interviews with 50 common behavioral questions. Master your responses and impress hiring managers!

Deal Experience Presentation Framework

Master the deal experience presentation. This guide provides a framework to discuss the business, financials, and your role to nail your next private equity interview.

Mastering On-Cycle PE Recruiting: The Ultimate Insider's Guide

A behind-the-scenes look at on-cycle private equity recruiting with tips, timelines, and strategies for success.

Example LBO Steps Learning Guide

This is a step-by-step guide for a simple LBO as you are starting to put pen to paper from concepts to learning to model it out.

Private Equity Recruiting: Tips & Advice

Learn the tips and strategies you need to know to break into the competitive world of private equity.

Private Equity Networking Tracker

Master your networking game. Use this tracker to manage relationships and conversations for investment banking and private equity recruiting.

Decoding Private Equity Recruiting: 10 Key Attributes That Hiring Managers are Looking For

A guide to private equity recruiting, outlining the top 10 traits firms seek—from modeling skills to strategic thinking and global perspective.

Top PE Funds & Headhunters List

Explore a comprehensive list of leading Private Equity funds and key headhunter contacts to boost your job search!

Networking for a Career in Private Equity

Learn the exact networking strategy that gets you noticed by top private equity firms, even if you don't know anyone in the industry.

Breaking Into Private Equity Panel

Three expert Leland coaches share the key steps to breaking into private equity, including networking, interviewing, and what it takes to succeed on the job.

AMA with a Top Private Equity Coach

Get your private equity questions answered! A top coach shares their expertise on breaking into the industry and excelling in your PE career.