A lot of people want to start their career in investment banking just so that they can break into private equity. After all, having investment banking experience has been a prerequisite for private equity for a very long time.

However, some bigger PE firms are starting to hire PE analysts directly out of undergrad, so it is possible to skip investment banking altogether now.

What are the differences in breaking into PE through these two different routes? What are the pros and cons of each? Which path is better for you?

Hear me answer these questions for one of out students.

Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep220

A lot of people want to start their career in investment banking just so that they can break into private equity. After all, having investment banking experience has been a prerequisite for private equity for a very long time. However, some bigger PE firms are starting to hire PE analysts directly out of undergrad, so it is possible to skip investment banking altogether now. What are the differences in breaking into PE through these two different routes? What are the pros and cons of each? Which path is better for you? Hear me answer these questions for one of out students. Book a Virtual Coffee Chat with an Upperclassmen Who Secured an Offer: wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcastep220

Episode 220: How to Break into PE

Wall Street Mastermind provides 1-on-1 coaching to students who are trying to break into investment banking, helping you land the top 1% jobs on Wall Street that pay six-figures straight out of school. It’s led by Sam Shiah, a former investment banker (Morgan Stanley Tech) and private equity investor (GI Partners).

Not only have we maintained a 90%+ success rate over the years, we even offer a money back guarantee - meaning if you work with us and don’t get at least one investment banking offer, we will refund your entire investment in our program. 
Interested in learning more? 

Book a virtual coffee chat with our team to see if you’re a good fit: www.wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcast

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Wall Street Mastermind provides 1-on-1 coaching to students who are trying to break into investment banking, helping you land the top 1% jobs on Wall Street that pay six-figures straight out of school. It’s led by Sam Shiah, a former investment banker (Morgan Stanley Tech) and private equity investor (GI Partners). Not only have we maintained a 90%+ success rate over the years, we even offer a money back guarantee - meaning if you work with us and don’t get at least one investment banking offer, we will refund your entire investment in our program. Interested in learning more? Book a virtual coffee chat with our team to see if you’re a good fit: www.wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcast

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