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We share what we genuinely see: candid market intelligence, hiring strategy and the talent trends shaping private capital.

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From the Carnegie archive.

Salary surveys, market updates, career advice and firm news published since 2018, kept here in full for reference.

Accelerating Purpose Event

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Overcoming Recruitment Challenges in Private Equity & Accountancy in 2024 | Expert Insights

Navigating the dynamic landscape of private equity recruitment in 2024 presents unique challenges and opportunities. As industry trends shift towards
March 21, 2024

Elevating Women in Finance on International Women’s Day 2024

As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 with the theme ‘Inspiring Inclusion’, We delve into the progress and ongoing challenges
March 7, 2024

Carnegie Consulting 2024 Recruitment Trends

In the face of recent global challenges, a ray of optimism brightens the horizon for the hiring landscape in 2024.
December 31, 2023

Unveiling the 2023 Fertility Benefits Survey: Insights for UK Finance Sector Employers

Private equity insights on fertility survey findings – explore the intersection of finance and family planning in this eye-opening report.
November 30, 2023

The World’s Fastest Accountant, Eugene Amo-Dadzie teams with Top London Accounting & Finance Recruitment Firm, Carnegie Consulting.

August 22, 2023
Knowledge Base

The career library.

Definitive guides for finance professionals looking to understand, break into and progress within private equity, written from more than twenty years at the heart of the market.

01
Private Equity 101

What is private equity? How does it work? Is it a good career choice? An insider’s introduction to one of the main pillars of the global economy.

02
Career Advice

Private Equity is a prestigious but highly competitive path. Your CV needs to make an outstanding impression from the very first glance.

03
Finance & Operations
Finance functions in private equity provide rewarding career options and clear routes to the C-Suite. We explore fund vs corporate accounting and typical progression paths.
04
Investment
Securing an investment role in private equity is fiercely competitive. A step-by-step guide to positioning yourself for a PE associate role.
05
Business Support

Business support roles play a critical part in the smooth running of a firm. Exceptional standards, strong soft skills, and sector experience are key.

06
Human Resources

HR in private equity requires ambitious generalists who can handle both operational detail and strategic business alignment.

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