Private credit is hot. Here are the five dos and don'ts that could help you get a job in the burgeoning field.

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• Asset managers are flocking to the lending business, creating a "private-credit" gold rush.
• This has pushed up demand for talent, but how does one break into the burgeoning field?
• BI breaks down the top career pathways and do's and don'ts, according to recruiters and consultants.

Lending is not a new business for Wall Street, but the private-credit gold rush has opened the door to a hiring spree that's only expected to heat up in 2025.