Private Equity

July 31, 2025
Finance Internships for College & High School Students (2025-2026)
Calling all freshmen interested in finance! Discover valuable advice for embarking on your journey towards a finance internship, covering essential preparation tips and giving you top insights into high-level finance roles currently accepting applications.

July 30, 2025
Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side: Different Types of Firms & How to Choose One
Curious about buy-side vs sell-side careers? Learn the key differences, types of buy-side firms, and how to choose the right path for your goals.

July 21, 2025
The 10 Best Private Equity Career Coaches for Interview Prep & Training (2025)
Break into private equity with help from Leland’s top coaches. Ex-KKR, Goldman, and HBS pros with a proven track record at top PE firms who know what it takes to land the job.

June 20, 2025
The Best Venture Capital & Private Equity Newsletters and Podcasts
The top VC and PE and newsletters to help you stay informed on the most recent trends and developments and learn more about this complex industry.

June 13, 2025
How to Ace Your Blackstone Interview
The ultimate guide to Blackstone interviews with expert tips, common questions, an overview of the interview rounds, and much more.

June 13, 2025
An Expert’s Guide to Resumes: Five Tips to Make You Stand Out
An expert Leland resume coach reveals his best advice on strengthening your resume, cultivated by years of experience running a resume review organization.

June 13, 2025
Why an MBA is the Best Time to Start a Business
A Kellogg MBA and Shark Tank entrepreneur gives his reasons for why business school is the best time to start a company, from funding to mentorship opportunities and more.
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July 31, 2025
Finance Internships for College & High School Students (2025-2026)
Calling all freshmen interested in finance! Discover valuable advice for embarking on your journey towards a finance internship, covering essential preparation tips and giving you top insights into high-level finance roles currently accepting applications.

July 31, 2025
Private Equity Roles: The Different Career Paths
Discover the various roles in private equity with our comprehensive guide.

July 31, 2025
Private Equity Resume Guide (With Template & Example)
Craft a standout private equity resume with expert tips, a proven template, and a real example to land interviews at top firms.

July 30, 2025
The 10 Best Questions to Ask Your Interviewer in a Private Equity Interview
Want to stand out in your private equity interview? Here are 10 smart, strategic questions to ask your interviewer that show you're prepared, insightful, and serious about the role.

July 30, 2025
How Does Private Equity Work? A Complete Beginner’s Guide to the PE Industry
Curious how private equity works? This beginner-friendly guide explains how PE firms raise funds, buy companies, create value, and deliver returns step-by-step. Perfect for students, job seekers, and curious investors.

July 30, 2025
Private Equity vs. Hedge Fund: Careers, Salaries, and Work-Life Balance
Private equity vs hedge fund: Compare salaries, career paths, and lifestyle tradeoffs to see which finance path fits your long-term goals.

July 30, 2025
Top Private Equity Internship Programs in 2025 (and How to Stand Out)
Explore the top private equity internships in 2025, including deadlines, firm insights, and expert strategies to stand out and land an offer.

July 30, 2025
Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side: Different Types of Firms & How to Choose One
Curious about buy-side vs sell-side careers? Learn the key differences, types of buy-side firms, and how to choose the right path for your goals.

July 29, 2025
Private Equity Associate Salary: How Much You Can Expect to Earn in 2025
How much does a private equity associate earn in 2025? Learn about base salary, bonus, carried interest, and total compensation across firm types, plus key factors that affect your pay.

July 25, 2025
Private Equity vs Venture Capital: What’s the Difference and Which Career Is Right for You?
Learn the key differences of private equity vs venture capital, such as their roles, risk, pay, and paths to decide which finance career best fits your goals.