PER | Insights

1 June 2016

The most common mistakes made in private equity interviews

Within a highly competitive job market, it is important for candidates to put their best foot forward during the interview process. Here are some of the most frequent mistakes made by candidates. Some are more common than you may think and are easily preventable.

1 June 2016 Written by Paul Clarke, eFinancialCareers

Why private equity firms need to be more like investment banks – and fire people

Written by Paul Clarke of eFinancial Careers: Quotes from Gail McManus Managing Director of PER

4 May 2016 Written by Hannah Langworth, Real Deals

Succession: what private equity can learn from Clessidra The crisis the Italian firm has faced illuminates an industry-wide problem.

Written by Hannah Langworth of Real Deals: Quotes from Rupert Bell, Director of DACH for PER.

28 April 2016 Written by Sarah Butcher, eFinancialCareers

When’s the best time to quit banking for Carlyle, KKR or TPG?

Written by Sarah Butcher of eFinancialCareers: Quotes from Charlie Hunt, Director of UK for PER

7 April 2016 Rupert Bell, Director of DACH

Best questions to ask in a private equity interview

When interviewing, its essential to ask the right questions. In this video Rupert Bell discusses the best questions to consider asking when interviewing with private equity fund.