General Atlantic and Apollo Global Management have abandoned early recruitment for junior roles starting in 2027, following pressure from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. Dimon criticized the practice of firms recruiting recent graduates for future positions, arguing it creates conflicts of interest. Both private equity firms reversed course after JPMorgan threatened to fire junior analysts accepting future-dated jobs. This decision leaves prospective recruits frustrated, as interviews will now occur during their demanding investment banking roles.

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