How early should you make headhunter connections/start PE networking?

I'll be an SA this summer and am very interested in MF recruiting after full-time starts. Is there any value to asking current MF PE guys I've spoken to about their connections to headhunters? How much will knowing current PE associates/analysts help if I keep in contact with them?

Basically what is the best way to position myself early to do well in the MF process?

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