On this episode of Elevate Career Success, Kaushik is joined by Kelsey Hilbrich from Blackstone Private Equity (Background: Blackstone, Harvard Business School, Goldman Sachs Investment Banking, JP Morgan).

In-depth discussion into the following topics:

What is it like to work at organizations like Goldman and Blackstone? Discussion around "teamwork" at Goldman and "ruthless efficiency" at Blackstone.
How do you start developing an investor's mindset early in career?
When someone sends you an email looking to connect/network, what makes you more or less likely to respond?
What is the role of the Private Equity Associate at Blackstone? How are teams structured? What are day-to-day responsibilities?
How did you prepare for the recruiting process for Private Equity? Why talking / learning from others who have been through the process was the most helpful; how to be "politely persistent"
What is the top advice for those recruiting for the buyside?
Are analytical parts of the job in finance eventually going to be done by algorithms? If so, what types of skills should be built?
What was her experience like in Investment Banking (JPM & GS)?
What has been her experience as a Woman in Investing? What is her advice for other women interested in investing/finance?

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