Looking to network for some buyside research associate positions in the future. What position between associate, analyst, and PM would be be best in building out connections for a career move?
My thoughts are that Analyst would be best, followed by PM, and then associate. Is this a correct assumption?
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It's more like whoever responds to your request for a chat. But generally, associate / analyst are more reachable. If you already work in buy side, you also might wanna tread carefully about reaching out to a lot of PMs because they might know your boss (incredibly small industry).
Yes, I guess it would be best to avoid a PM if you think they might have connections to current firm. However, wouldn't a PM that probably isn't too familiar with current firm be better than an associate? I can't imagine the associates get too much pull when it comes to bringing new people onboard, right?
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