Finding a job in VC is tough
“The demand for VC jobs is way in excess of the supply and probably always will be.”
That just about sums it up. It’s understandable why VC jobs are so highly coveted. I’ve had a flavor of VC and I must say it is pretty exciting. You learn about different industries on a daily basis, work with all sorts of experienced and brilliant people and get a lot of exposure in the community. However, getting a job as an associate at a VC firm is tough. Probably one of the toughest jobs to get. Every year, thousands of MBAs, burnt out I-bankers, and management consultants at the end of their 2 year rotations are looking to move into VC. These people are the creme of the resume crop so competition is intense.
This chart shows that job posts for VC’s are dropping substantially making supply demand gap even bigger.