Don't let your questions go unanswered. Do an "informational interview."
We provide the inside edge during your job search process:
1.)
Career guidance before you research industries and specific firms. You may be wondering:
- Does someone from my background have a legitimate shot at a top hedge fund job?
- What is a VC associate's day-to-day work like?
- How competitive is the private equity job search process?
- Which PE shops are "sweat shops?"
- I'm not from a finance background - is it worth switching careers at this point?
- How can I best position my resume to get an interview spot?
2.)
Interview tips before you start interviewing with particular firms. You may be wondering:
- What type of questions should I expect in a private equity interview?
- Will hedge funds give me "brainteaser" questions?
- How should I prepare for "pitching" a long or short idea for a hedge fund interview?
- Will a VC firm expect me to discuss a startup that excites me?
- How do early stage and growth stage VC interviews differ?
- Should I wear a suit to interviews with seed stage VC firms?
3.)
Inside scoop on firm culture, style, and compensation before you accept an offer. You may be wondering:
- Is VC still a great career path if I'm not offered a partner-track role?
- How should I decide between competing offers from multiple private equity firms?
- What are the "do's and don'ts" I should know before starting at a hedge fund?
- What's it like to be a female at a male-dominated hedge fund?
- How often does a certain private equity firm pay out its maximum bonuses?
- How can I prepare to "hit the ground running" on day one?