Does Networking Matter in Swiss IB?

Is networking in Swiss IB actually important?

I often hear that in Switzerland recruiting is much more based on CV, internships, and universities — and networking does not help nearly as much as in the US.

Would love to hear honest experiences from people recruiting in Zurich.

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