Learn what it's like working in private equity in this interview with my Wharton MBA classmate Pavan Patel.------?rareliquid?► Sign up for my future MBA course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------?‍?Career Resources?‍?► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------?Related Videos?► Buy-Side Compensation Explained► Top 10 Jobs in Finance► A Day in the Life of an Investment Banker► Why I'm Getting My MBA► Why I Left Investment Banking ------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction0:44 - Can you give us an overview of your background?1:11 - Can you tell us more about your private credit role?1:50 - What was your experience in CI capital partners?2:30 - Can you tell us about how your experience at Bain capital helped get you into private equity? 3:24 - Can you tell us about one or two role models that you have? 4:36 - What kind of personality traits did your bosses have?5:48 - What were the common characteristics the most senior investors you worked for had?7:16 - What are some of the personal skills that you gained from yourcareer so far?8:46 - What does a day in the life of a private equity associate look like?10:22 - How does private equity provide value to society?12:35 - What kind of challenges did you face during your time at PE?13:56 - Can you share some of the things about private equity life that no one talks about? 14:49 - Were there any workstreams you didn't enjoy?16:05 - What did you enjoy about your job?17:09 - Can you tell us about your one on one experiences with executives?18:47 - What are the best tips you have for those listening who are interested in breaking into PE? 20:13 - WSP/Wharton21:27 - What kind of people do you think PE is best fit for and then who is it not fit for?23:00 - What resources were most helpful for you?23:52 - Can you walk us through the interview process?25:36 - How do you stay up to date on industry trends and news?26:22 - What made you want to get an MBA?27:19 - What have been some of the most meaningful lessons you’vegained from being in an MBA program so far?28:28 - What are some of your top tips for those interested in applying to MBA programs?30:02 - If you could go back to when you were in college, what would you tell yourself?31:56 - What do you do to relax?33:30 - What are your core values?------?Disclaimer?This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.