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Recruiting for Private Equity

Reputation has it that recruiting for private equity roles is more difficult than recruiting for corporate executive ... Read More By November 28, 2023

The Private Equity Market Right Now

A great many people in the ExecuNet community are interested in getting into private equity...understandably so! It's ... Read More By November 21, 2023

Landing a Position in Private Equity: An Expert Q&A

Private Equity represents a viable career path for many executives who have built successful careers in public compan... Read More By November 13, 2023

Is the Interview Process Longer for VC & PE?

Does it take longer to get through the interview process with a VC-backed or private equity firm? There are some ... Read More By September 14, 2020

Getting into VC & PE Companies

If this is the route you want to go, don't wait for the phone to ring, especially if you are making a change in ... Read More By September 8, 2020
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What Kind of Background is Needed to Enter a VC or PE Firm?

A financial background is not the only background VC and PE companies are interested in. All types of skills sets are ... Read More By August 25, 2020

Making Money Through Private Equity

It's safe to say people get into private equity companies in search of big money. It is important to know your risk ... Read More By August 24, 2020
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Landing a Private Equity Management Team Position

In parts 1-3 Jeff Hyman explained the pros and cons of private equity and he shed light on common myths that surround ... Read More By February 17, 2020
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The Truth Behind the Myths Surrounding Private Equity

There are so many myths surrounding private equity. The "regular" corporate executive sees it as a logical next career ... Read More By February 17, 2020
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Reasons Not to Pursue Becoming Part of a Private Equity Team

Private equity is not for the faint of heart or the risk-adverse. It's not a simple 9-5, and it's highly stressful. ... Read More By February 17, 2020
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Why You Should Pursue Becoming Part of a Private Equity Team

There is a lot of interest and opportunity when it comes to private equity. But there are also many myths and a general ... Read More By February 17, 2020
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Landing a Private Equity Management Team Position

If you've ever had an interest in joining the management team of a private equity-backed company, this ExecuNet Master ... Read More By January 30, 2020