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Strong executives get cut early in PE hiring for one simple reason: their resume doesn’t clearly demonstrate value creation.

Sponsors and recruiters are scanning for quick signals of scope and enterprise value impact. If those signals aren’t immediately clear, the answer is often “pass.”

We’ll break down how sponsors and recruiters actually assess resumes so you can build yours to stand out.

This live, tactical workshop is designed specifically for executives targeting PE-backed roles. You'll learn about:

Structural Techniques

·       Fixing the simple mistakes that get strong candidates sent to the “no” pile

·       Length and layout tips for demonstrating PE-readiness

·       Which sections are essential and which to exclude

Translating Your Experience for PE

·       How to communicate enterprise value impact and scope

·       The metrics that matter most for PE-backed roles

·       Balancing impact with brevity

·       What to do when your background doesn’t perfectly match the spec

Handling Transitions: Controlling Your Narrative

·       Framing industry shifts, first-time PE roles, and functional pivots

·       Addressing gaps or short tenures without raising red flags

·       Providing context that builds confidence, not concern

This is an interactive session focused on principles you can apply immediately to your own resume. We will not conduct individualized resume reviews during the session. However, attendees are encouraged to submit specific resume-related questions.

To get the most out of the session, have your resume ready in an editable format so you can refine it in real time as we walk through the frameworks.

A recording will be provided to all registrants. Attending live allows you to participate in active Q&A.

Space is limited to 25 registrants to keep the session interactive. Register now to secure your spot.  

$25 per person

Wednesday, April 15, 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT

How to Register

Step 1. Purchase the webinar by adding it to your cart. 

Step 2. Click the link on the purchase confirmation page to register. You will also receive a registration link in your confirmation email.

Please email mallory.stokker@pe-cxo.com with any questions.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS

This interactive session will be led by Falcon Partners’ senior private equity executive recruiting team: Lindsay Guzowski, Joe Gravino, and Brandon Mihalo.

During their tenure at Falcon, they have personally interviewed and assessed thousands of PE-backed executive candidates, primarily CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Operating Partners, and Heads of Commercial. Their expertise spans retained executive search, talent advisory, and data-driven leadership assessment. As a team, they offer first-hand insight into what sponsors and recruiters for PE-backed executive roles prioritize most.