How do I learn to short while working in LO AM?

I'll be graduating this spring and working at a LO AM in an equity research role. However, I do want to learn to short-sell and eventually pivot to a L/S fundamental equity shop. What are the best ways to learn this skill set in preparation for L/S HF recruiting?

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