PE Session 2: The Private Equity Internship Journey

PE Session 2: The Private Equity Internship Journey
PE internships rarely come through a single standard process. This session explains how structured and unstructured recruiting differ, what the timelines look like, and how to use the IESE network to create your own opportunities.

Join Meret, Lars, and Iñigo from the IFC Leadership Team as they share how they secured their internships and what they learned along the way.

What You'll Discover

• Structured vs. Unstructured Processes: How the two recruiting routes work, when they start, and what timelines to plan around.
• Originating Opportunities: How to source unstructured internships through the IESE network and targeted outreach, and how to prepare for the interviews that follow.
• Internship Experiences and Q&A: Personal stories and approaches from Meret, Lars, and Iñigo, with open Q&A on what worked and what they would do differently.

Who Should Join

Anyone aiming for a PE internship who wants a realistic view of the recruiting process and practical advice from peers who have been through it. No prior PE experience required.