PE professionals: what are the best questions to ask you during info networking calls?

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I really don't care what people ask but I try to gauge if the person wants to work in pe cause they actually like it or just doing it for $ or perception of the lifestyle. Pretty easy to get a read on the younger people.

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Demonstrate understanding in unique deals or ask questions about atypical ones. Do your own due diligence a be able to explain an idea behind a deal from your own pov. Show you like the work and like finding deals

We talk about this @wallstreetbook (join us on insta!) — I always like asking what surprised them the most (or what surprises their associates the most) when they join the firm. It’s a good way to tease out candid facts without asking too specifically

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