I’ve been getting contacted by PE/VC recruiters lately but I don’t think I’m ready to leave consulting yet. I’d like to do another year before I pivot but don’t want to burn any bridges. Is there a way to communicate this to recruiters and have an opportunity in the future or am I chalked?

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I mean you can tell them, they’ll just keep you on backburners till the next year. I was in a similar boat and opted to saying send me anything and everything, now looking at jumping ship a little earlier than I wanted to but with no complaints as an opportunity now is better than nada. Also a decent distinction between PE and VC in recruitment cycles so I’d clearly delineate which you are gunning for

How did you prepare? Mostly just modeling practice?

Just be honest with them. Easier to accept the intro call with the recruiter to make the connection verbally and express your desires. I always find a phone call more valuable than an email

Name of recruiters?

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