Chamberlain Advisors' PE Newsletter: Hiring, Deals, and Skills

Chamberlain Advisors' latest 3-2-1 Private Equity Talent Acquisition newsletter is out! ⬇️ Link in comments ⬇️ In this edition: 3️⃣ Pitfalls to avoid in PE Hiring 3️⃣ In private equity, every executive hire is a high-stakes decision. Yet recent data from Textio reveals a troubling trend: superficial traits are too often prioritized over proven ability. This puts investment theses, timelines, and fund returns at risk. A wrong hire here does not just stall progress -- it erodes investor confidence, burns limited partner trust, and creates a ripple effect across team morale and organizational performance. Check out our 3 things to avoid. 2️⃣ Recent PE Deals To Know In Business Services 2️⃣ ✔️ DFW Capital Partners completes a majority recapitalization of Kept Companies, a national provider of mobile power washing, specialty cleaning, and facility maintenance services. ✔️ EQT Group acquires EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES, a fully-integrated rail services facility network providing inspection, repair, and maintenance services to railcars. 1️⃣ Question To Assess A Candidate’s Skills 1️⃣ "I see that during your tenure as CFO of Company X, EBITDA margins increased from 5% to 11%. What was your specific role in that improvement? Can you break down the specific strategies or initiatives you implemented that contributed to the margin improvement?" ⬇️ Read the full newsletter & subscribe at the link in the comments ⬇️