Commercial Banking to Research

Hi everyone, I have been working commercial banking over the past year since undergrad but am looking to make a move into equity research. I didn't really know what I wanted to do out of college but have figured out better what I want in the past year. I have been networking with people both on the buy & sell side and have had some interviews on both sides. Despite that, I have found it hard for people to look past my resume in the final round even though I've gotten positive feedback from the interviewers many times. I am planning to take CFA level 1 in February but want to see if anyone has any other advice for ways to help me break into research. Thanks!

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