Break into Private Equity with Confidence!
Are you ready to take your first step toward a successful career in private equity in London?
The FirstPoint FastTrack Programme is the only recruiter-led career development course designed exclusively for university students and recent graduates like you.
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Who is the FirstPoint FastTrack Programme for?
The FirstPoint FastTrack programme is tailored for current university students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, as well as recent graduates with a strong interest in building a career in private equity in Europe, with a particular focus on the London market.
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MODULE ONE
Taking ownership of your career and defining your unique value proposition.
- How well you have researched the position, the company and how prepared you are for a role in the industry.
- Your motivation to work in finance and achieve your career goals.
- Your attitude and integrity towards the role.
- How refined your hard and soft skills are during the interview process.
- Your personality and how well you fit into the company culture.
MODULE TWO
Different career paths in private equity: setting you up for success from day one.
- Overview of fund hiring preferences in Europe.
- Deep dive understanding of what a private equity investor does.
- Different relevant pathways into private equity in Europe.
- Advantages vs disadvantages of each pathway into private equity.
MODULE THREE
Private equity role overview: knowing all your options from get go.
- Different roles within private equity funds including; investment team, origination functions and investor relations.
- Requirements for entry to each of these roles.
- Overview of daily responsibilities in each function.
- Long term career trajectory for each role and what it takes to be successful.
MODULE FOUR
Your personal graduate brand: your CV, Linkedin, cover letters & working with recruiters.
- Get honest feedback about your options and the private equity landscape.
- Refining your online & LinkedIn presence.
- Having a top notch CV (with templates included).
- Writing an excellent cover letter.
- What is your reputation ? How to work with recruiters.
- Networking best practices: building vs maintaining.
MODULE FIVE
The interview process: establishing trust, showcasing your competence & leaving a lasting impression.
- Typical PE investment team recruitment process & common graduate mistakes, including how to address them.
- Graduate interview questions to expect, how to best to answer them and which ones to ask in return.
- Acing the technical skills, including a commercial case study.
- Investor relations typical interview process.
- Origination typical interview process.
- Soft skills needed to leave a strong lasting impression & ultimately differentiate yourself from the competition.
MODULE SIX
Post interview process: feedback, negotiating your offers & follow up best practices.
- Most common feedback from private equity funds and how to address it.
- Masterclass in how to negotiate your offers, including face to face & email templates.
- How to prioritise your career options effectively (lessons from senior industry members).
INCLUDES COURSE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
- Industry Knowledge Recommendations: Books, podcasts, and websites.
- Private Equity Recruiter Directory: London and wider Europe.
- CV & Cover Letter Templates: Tailored for private equity.
- Target Schools for Private Equity: Insights for Europe.
- Graduate Pre-Interview Checklist: A step-by-step guide.
- Application Timeline Tracker: Internship and graduate roles across banks, accounting firms, and MBB in London.
How will First Point Fast Track help me?
Clarifying Career Value
Understanding your unique value proposition and how it fits into the market.
Improve Job Application
Developing a strong CV, online presence and effective cover letters.
Negotiating Offers
Mastering negotiation to secure favourable job offers and compensation.
Exploring Career Paths
Gaining insights into career options and selecting the best path.
Boosting Confidence
Increasing self-esteem and honing interview skills.
Developing Key Skills
Learning both hard and soft skills to build trust and competence.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Understanding and navigating common challenges in job applications.
Preparing for Long-Term Success
Understanding what makes professionals thrive in private equity over the long term.
Building Professional Connections
Learning to connect with recruiters and network strategically.
Your Tutors
With 20+ years of combined experience placing professionals into private equity funds across Europe, Lika and Anna have designed the only recruiter-led, comprehensive programme tailored to young professionals aspiring to build a successful career in private equity.
As former candidates themselves, they bring unique insights into transitioning into the private equity industry. Their experience spans overseeing in-house hiring for private equity funds and scaling their own recruitment firm, giving them a 360-degree perspective on what it takes to thrive in this competitive field.
By drawing on years of feedback from private equity funds regarding candidate assessments and hiring processes, they have created a programme that equips professionals with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to stand out and secure their dream roles in the industry. For additional information on their background, see here.
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Don’t wait to begin your journey toward private equity success. Take the first step today with the FirstPoint FastTrack Programme! If you have any questions, we invite you to book a complimentary 15 minute call with one of our tutors to discuss the programme in more detail. For those wanting additional support, we offer one-to-one personalised career coaching. Please visit our coaching page for more information.
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