http:www.jobsearchdigest.com Methods for creating and presenting a strong PE resume.

1. 3 Tips for Private Equity
Resume Success
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2. Your Resume = Marketing Tool
• Entice hiring managers to contact you
for an interview
– Show strengths
– Focus on results
– Provide specific information
• Past efforts that achieved results
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3. 1. Customize Your Presentation
• Customize your resume
– Based on industry focus of the firm, tailor
accordingly
• Highlight well-aligned, relevant
experience
• Mention industry exposure & knowledge
– Headline & branding statement
– Core competency section
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4. 2. Be Accurate & Clear
• Must be error free • Avoid acronyms or
– Spelling explain meaning
– Grammar – First reviewer may
– Punctuation have limited industry
knowledge
• Accuracy is a
reflection of your • Ensure resume &
abilities LinkedIn are in
sync
– Dates & titles
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5. 3. Demonstrate Your Best Attributes
• Highlight relevant financial modeling
– Provide specific examples of analysis conducted
– How it was instrumental in advancing firm’s goals
• Highlight contributions using
rich action verbs
– Quantify outcomes
of efforts
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6. Your Resume = Well Written
What did
What sets you bring
you apart? to past
employers?
• Provide robust
• Achievements information
• Accomplishments • Specific &
notable value
Result?
Interviews
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Based on Presentation by Debra Wheatman, CPRW, CPCC
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