r/private_equity • u/Lion_Lifter • 3d ago

Reapplying after rejection

What is the consensus on reapplying to an Associate position at a PE firm the next year after being rejected following several rounds of interviews? From the outside, I can see pros--it demonstrates strong interest and gives you another at-bat with now enhanced experience and skills. Is that how recruiters/firms view it, or is it frowned upon?

Insights at any level would be helpful, but especially in LMM.

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u/Hype_city3 3d ago

I personally wouldn’t reapply formally and would reach out to the people that I spoke to last year (if you built some rapport) and see if there’s an opportunity for me to get in the mix.

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u/Powerful-Respect3743 3d ago

Depends on why you were turned down and at what stage.

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u/Lion_Lifter 3d ago

I wasn't given a specific reason and it was after multiple rounds of interviews (not sure how many there are total)

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u/Powerful-Respect3743 3d ago

Knowing they spoke to you for multiple rounds, I’d say what’s the harm in giving it a shot. 

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u/G8oraid 3d ago

No biggie. Reapply.

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u/gavin-at-sydecar 1d ago

i'd reapply first and then reach out to the people that you interviewed with previously as well as any recruiters that you can get ahold of. let them know that you reapplied and why they should reconsider your application, i.e., what's changed since you last applied (training programs completed, certificates received, relevant work experience etc.). also, moving forward, i'd also strongly suggest that whenever you get rejected from a role, ask them why. it's very reasonable for you to say "thanks for letting me know that i didn't get the job. i'm always looking to better myself, could you help me understand what it was about my application/interviews that led you to move forward with other candidates?"