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Package Description:
This package is perfect for investment bankers, equity research analysts, business development professionals, and others who aspire to transition to Corporate Development & Strategy. Here’s a suggested coaching plan: • Introductory session (1 hr): What is CorpDev? How is it different at a startup vs a large corporate? What skills are most important? How to craft a compelling resume and story? • Succeeding during the first 180 days on the job (1 hr): What does success look like? How to maximize your impact in the new team? • First CorpDev hire (1 hr): How to set the right expectations and overdeliver? How to work with cross-functional teams? How to develop and expand your team over time? • Strategic analysis (1 hr): How to analyze the market and identify opportunities to accelerate growth? How to evaluate investments vs acquisitions vs acqui-hires? • Integration (1 hr): How to articulate value creation opportunities? How to identify synergies, devise post-acquisition/investment strategies, and articulate necessary resources and steps to succeed?
What you'll get from this package
Resume tailored to Corporate Development role description.
Deep understanding of the interview process, potential questions, and effective ways to convey your unique story.
Frameworks to demonstrate you're the right person for the job.
Increased level of confidence, knowing you’ve simulated and nailed the actual process you will experience on interview day, and have the tools to succeed.
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