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Gail McManus

GUEST COMMENT: The due diligence you should do before you join a private equity fund

So you want to work in private equity? But how do you know the fund you’re thinking of joining is a good one? The due diligence you do into the fund you’re thinking of joining more or less mirrors the due diligence you will do on any company you consider investing. It will include its […]

By Gail McManus, Private Equity Recruitment, 16 July 2012 • 0 comments
Gail McManus

GUEST COMMENT: The big trends now in private equity recruitment

Despite the economic conditions, we saw relatively stable recruitment in private equity across Europe in 2011 and increasing demand in some emerging markets. In Europe, we saw a shift in the types of roles recruited for rather than any increase in volume. In particular, there was increased demand for fund raising, investor relations and fund […]

By Gail McManus, Private Equity Recruitment, 21 February 2012 • 1 comment
Gail McManus

GUEST COMMENT: This is what you’ll need for the perfect private equity CV

What should you have on your CV if you want a job in private equity?  An equally valid question is what should you not have on your CV if you want a job in private equity? And that answer is too much detail: it’s not your autobiography; keep it simple, brief and relevant. You need […]

By Gail McManus, Private Equity Recruitment, 2 February 2012 • 0 comments