Networking

Im a junior at a target and have established a solid contact list at IBs (luckily most of my contacts are at banks still alive). with internship recruiting just around the corner, i feel like this would be the time to step up my networking (i.e. make new contacts, keep in touch with old ones).

however, ive decided to hold off on it for now because of the state of the markets. after all, i doubt a VP/associate/analyst at a BB really cares to talk to a junior in college right now when he's worried about keeping his own job.

is it a good idea to hold off until a few weeks before internship recruitment, or should i continue my networking efforts in full force? i know how crucial networking is to landing an IB gig especially in these times, so i feel like im treading a fine line here. please let me know what your thoughts are.

thanks in advance

I mean, you can try networking with the analysts there, but really in the end when they review resumes won't they just try to go for the people with the best work experience, and highest GPA when determining who gets interviews.

Request the knowledagable folks here on forum to pour there advice as to how can mba graduates network with the industry contacts from IBanking/Private Equity in GCC/Middle East region.

Loking forward to gain from insights.

Cheers
NoMonkey