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: [email protected] ------ 🧑‍🎓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 - Introduction 0:44 - 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 your career 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/Wharton 21:27 - 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’ve gained 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.