The world of private equity (PE) moves fast, and it’s vulnerable to many of the same global issues as other industries. From the pandemic to the Great Resignation, leadership in the PE space needs to continually arm itself in the war for talent. With that ...
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After months of holding defensive positions amid a pandemic, many CEOs are taking the 2021 hiring boom as an opportunity to look for greener pastures. This is no less true in the private equity sector, where CEO turnover has long been an issue.
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Age bias is an issue in corporate America, but how real is it when one is looking into the private equity world?
There are some differences when you're interviewing in this world. We have an industry insider in our community who explained it all in a ...
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CEO positions of firms led by private equity aren't going to be advertised. How then does one go about landing such a role?
We have an industry insider in our community who explained it in a clear, straightforward manner: Jeff Hyman, a four-time CEO ...
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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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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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A survey on which attributes truly matter in the CFO chair.
The signature of the private equity business model has always been a relentless focus on building value and wasting neither time nor resources on things that won’t add meaningful return on ...
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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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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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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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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. It's also not very glamorous. Still interested?
World-renowned executive recruiter and author Jeff Hyman debunks the myths and set you ...
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There is a lot of interest and opportunity when it comes to private equity. But there are also many myths and a general lack of understanding about private equity.
World-renowned executive recruiter and author Jeff Hyman debunks the myths and set you ...
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