Bain Capital How to best pursue operating partner path?

Got interviewed at KKR Capestone and Bain capital portfolio group, had really good feedback but in both cases didn’t make it through to the end as “profile too Ops focused”

Still think these type of roles would be perfect fit for me and match with my background (6 year industry, 4 year MBB) so keen to actively pursue it. What would be the options?

I had a final - 5th interview at mckinsey. I think I did okay. Partner and I laughed most of the time discussing about me... How long usually take to hear back? And wish me luck.....!!!

How much should you keep about law school on your resume when wanting to lateral? 3rd year associate here. Rank, awards, gpa, scholarships, clubs? What should go and what should stay?

Getting a referral from a partner not in a line of service that I'm applying for still has impact? Let's say I'm applying for a tax position but got a referral from an audit partner within the firm.

edited: After 6 years of being self-employed, I’m considering what opportunities I could have in corporate.

I’ve been looking and seems like my skills don’t transfer well or maybe I don’t have the corporate language?

i absolutely cannot afford to “start from the bottom”

I’m just feeling exhausted from having an online business run on social media. oof.

Do I need to hire a career coach?

When choosing the city to immigrate to Australia, to continue your career as leader coach in IT, which city do you consider has the biggest opportunities?

Your professional growth and learning curve are inversely proportional to your comfort zone.

100% referral for a long time but now considering moving into marketing. We have support staff to take on responsibilities but want to put best foot forward. Ideas, lessons learned? Please share.

Major differences between R1 and R2 M interviews? Cases, PEI expectations, etc? Any tips / tricks on making a good impression?

Anyone here who made the exit from Big 4/MBB consulting to a VC? If so, I’d love to hear about how the experience is so far. (Not to mention the WLB and comp!) I’m considering a career change but have no one in my network I can go to for insights. Thx! 🙏🏾

Any creatives at Ogilvy open to chat?

I am applying for a job opening and looking for apartments in LA — would love to learn more about the culture and personal experiences!

… and suddenly, as the day of the interview approaches, I feel I can’t care less about this job.

You are interviewing for a SC/SA position (they all have different names) and got 3 offers. Deloitte Strategy, EY-P, and Strategy&. Deloitte pays the worse of course, but do they have better exit opportunities? Or will all of these give me the same? Need help deciding

If one moves to Federal practice from "regular" consulting, what does one need to know???

Looking for roles on the Customer/Marketing/Sales Consulting side of things. MBA w majority of time in industry looking to make a switch.

How much Paid Time Off is "normal" for entry level instructional designers? Coming from public education I am surprised at what is being offered in my interviews. Is 15 days PTO and 5 sick days "normal"?

Considering going into Finance Technology roles within big4. I have have >3 years background from deloitte doing Tax Technology. Can anyone speak to these finance technology role &/or give referral?
PS left deloitte about a year ago and have done finance related work for <1 year

Vtsax vs fxaix?

What is up with the pet pics? Is it karma farming or spam? Either way kinda cringy, this is a bowl about job referrals.

Anyone know how to get a position as an HRBP without HRPB experience? All positions I've looked at want previous experience. Would over 5 years of HR experience and a PHR suffice, or what skills should be added to that?

Any tips to find a job when you have 3 month's notice period ??

Does PwC start internal transfer applications and L1 visa processing easily?

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

Hi.. has anyone recently claimed any work from home set up expenses like chairs, desk or monitors..

Is there any limits for ordering the same ?

In an upward trajectory after getting over a bad breakup last year. I’m in an excellent place by all accounts, soaring professionally, and got an excellent job lined up as the next step. Even though I started dating again, I have zero motivation to commit. The mental peace that I’ve gained is so great, I’d rather be alone and just focus on me.

Has anyone ever worked remotely outside of the country for an extended period of time? I have family outside of the country that I would really like to spend some time with without sacrificing my job. Any advice?

Any consulting companies with offices in the Bay Area feel they have a good in-person work culture? Being able to connect with colleagues matters a lot to me and I’m hoping to hear which companies have a strong and connected community out by SF! :)

I keep trying but I just can’t get into or finish The Eternals. Big Marvel fan and like the actors… 🤷‍♂️ just something about the movie that’s so meh I can’t keep watching it for more than 15 minutes.

My employer is going on a hiring blitz and is offering new hires of the same position a higher salary than I currently have, is this normal or should I demand a raise?

Does Capgemini match a better offer? I got an initial offer of 30 and now getting 34 from another company.

Looking for a REMOTE Paralegal Position in the Colorado Springs, CO area - preferably in Family or Criminal Law - If anyone knows of anything. If someone knows of a recruiter in that area as well, please let me know!
TIA!

Paralegals: My firm is looking for a paralegal, and I see the job posting advertising the salary as $65-$75k, with benefits. Is this a good salary for a paralegal (Greater LA area)? I’m not the decision maker, but it’s been a few weeks with very few applicants. I’m curious if there’s something hurting the firm in its search.

Looking to take over a lease or sublet an entire place for 3k or less. Ideally in Manhattan. If anyone is leaving nyc in January or February and interested in transferring to me, please dm!

Best approaches to get my partners to help with my push to partnership? Appraisal meeting coming up soon.

Whenever I'm assigned work from this associate I think I understand what he's asking for but it turns out I don't give him what he wants. It only happens with this one associate. Tips?

What kind of consulting did you all do and where if you exited to PE investing roles? Every single head hunter I’ve spoken to says these MM firms want banking experience

Is PE Ops a good starting point if you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and prepare for your own start up?

I’m a PE ops VP at a larger fund. Currently making $350k cash comp with about $1M carry at work per fund. Realistically, what would I be looking at in terms of cash/carry comp increase if I were to be promoted up one level (one below partner).

New associate coming in. Does anyone know if deal flow is slower before Christmas/New Years or after?

Any insights on BX London? Specifically the credit platform (ie the ex GSO guys). Culture/comp/near term roadmap?

Do you still write thank you emails after interviews? A lot of the roles I interview for these days are coordinated by recruiters so I don’t see the interviewers emails

Is the CVA exam worth pursuing?

What skills must one build upon to pivot from Investment team at a PortCo of a mega fund (>$300 Bn), to investment team at a PE?

Would genuinely appreciate some advise as I start this new role at the PortCo from next month. TIA 🙏

Anyone know the best way to find out about business development roles in PE (I.e. sourcing). Sick of the investing side and think BD would be a good fit

What level could I expect going from Director of M&A Strategy group (running all DD’s) specializing in tech investments when lateraling to PE? would it be VP? or do I have to have the full experience to land that

Interested in working in PE, but experiences align more with the Ops side (3 YOE in strategic value creation). Is there a significant difference in total comp potential between ops and investments roles? Not sure how to make a case to break into investments with minimal DD experience, so thinking about Ops recruitment (Associate). Would also be grateful to learn about potential strategies non-DD focused consultants have used to ultimately break into investment teams.

Has anyone switched from a traditional private credit role (3 to 4 person deal teams) to an independent sourcing / execution role (you are the deal team), also in private credit. How difficult was the transition? Any advice?

Are funds willing to negotiate offices? I’m planning to interview with US funds for a 2023 start but may need to move to London for personal reasons - is this something funds are open to?

Does anyone know if insight has kicked off?

I am an associate at a UMM and my employment contract has a 4 month non compete (yes, even for associates) but I am thinking of lateraling. What are the implications of breaking a non compete? I didn’t say anything when I signed because I was desperate for a PE offer but it seems so unfair as I am just a lowly associate. I am not so much worried about getting sued, but about my current employer tanking my reputation if I leave and break the non compete.

Can anyone speak to the presence of impact investing across PE versus VC or HF?

For context, I’m going for my MBA next fall (targeting M7) and want to pivot into impact-focused finance but am struggling to understand which option is best. I’m going in with 3 years of tech consulting experience (data & analytics) in the financial services industry.

I left an investment bank to join a private equity firm about a month ago. I am now working on a deal that I previously worked on when I was on the sellside (I literally made the entire CIM). Any tips on how to handle this? Is it fine to tell my current firm everything I know about the company?

How does the compensation (base+bonus+carry) look like at Sequoia, Tiger, Accel etc as you move up?

How is WLB at a MM fund different from a MF? I’ve heard MF are worse on average, but what makes it worse? Is it just the hours, or is the work also significantly different?