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You can learn more about the business world and private equity by reading publications such as
- Barron’s (https://www.barrons.com)
- Bloomberg Businessweek (https://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek)
- The Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com)
- Wharton Private Equity Review (https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/private-equity/category/pe-review)
Participate in finance clubs in high school and college, and volunteer to manage the finances of one of these organizations.
Talk to financial managers about their careers. Ask them the following questions:
- What do you like most and least about your career?
- What’s the best way to land a job in the private equity industry?
- How are job duties changing for private equity financial professionals, and what can I do in college to prepare for these changes?
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