Just signed an offer for pe summer 2021 (deal team) and not sure how to best use the next 12 months development wise. What are the core skills I should focus on honing before I leave?

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^seriously, sleep... depending on where you’re going you may not get a chance to

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Are you an A1? Mind if I DM?

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Just finished A1

Try an externship in a company you’ve always wanted to work at?

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Just hang out, serious response, avoid burnout

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Obvious answer is spend time on the ring fence / diligence projects and prioritize quantitative modules. Real answer is that those are marginally helpful but they hired you as a general athlete and will training you on the investing skillset

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You’ll want to get all doctor’s apts out of the way, and any life admin. In terms of development, know buyouts front and back, understand the inner workings of the capital stack, know at least the basic legal process of the M&A process, brush up on your sector, etc. you’ll be fine

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Can’t tell if you guys are poking fun or if there are really no concerns development wise going into pe?

You already have the job. You’re chilling

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Maybe try digital projects? GAMMA/PLA/DV?

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