91 results for tag: Jeff Hyman

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 differences when you're interviewing in this world. We have an industry insider in our community who explained it in a clear, straightforward ...
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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 function or industry or haven't worked in a VC backed private equity company. How are you going to get into this highly sought after ...
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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 needed; if you want some insight into if your non-financial background may be a fit, listen to what Jeff Hyman has to say on the topic from ...
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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 tolerance if that is the route you are pursuing. "You're swinging for the fences when you pursue equity," according to Jeff Hyman, a ...
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Misconceptions Around VC & PE

There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding private equity and venture capital backed companies. The most common is that there's excess cash to go around. Do you want to know what's actually true? Separating the fact from the fiction is Jeff ...
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Should I Even Consider Looking for a Job if I’m Employed?

As part of our commitment to helping executives in their pursuit of their career goals, we bring the best and the brightest minds to to share their thought leadership with our 800,000+ executive community. When it comes to executives in job search, Jeff ...
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How Rockstars Land Roles with PE & VC Backed Companies

Even in tumultuous times, Private Equity and Venture Capital backed companies are hiring. Because they take the long-term view, they continue to invest even when big companies are laying off. In this recorded master class, Jeff Hyman shares the proven ...
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What’s Your Story?

If you're like most people, when you interview candidates, you focus on what they did (or didn't do) in each role. And that's a great start. But some of the most valuable information you'll get is from 'the space between.' In the job changes they made ...
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Recruiting, Hiring and Leading During the Corona Crisis: A Conversation with Jeff Hyman

Jeff Hyman, author of Recruiting Rockstars and an executive recruiter, joined ExecuNet's Tony Vlahos to talk about hiring and leading during the corona crisis. According to Jeff, it's really a tale of extremes. Some sectors are at a complete standst...
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Jack Has Passed

You're bound to feel sadness when one of your idols passes away. Even if you've never met him/her. And that's how I'm feeling today... because Jack passed, Jack Welch, former CEO of GE General Electric. I never met Jack. Yet, I feel like I knew him ...
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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 the PE world. Now in this final chapter, Jeff addresses step-by-step how to get your seat at the table... if you feel up to the challenge. ...
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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 step, but he has heard a lot of stories and doesn't know what's fact and what's not. World-renowned executive recruiter and author Jeff ...
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