ER to IB best practices

Started as an associate in ER this summer and planning to try for IB after the 1-1.5 yr mark. Would it be more proactive to network internally (IB is 1 floor below me) and try to make the switch to FT IB at the same firm, or network elsewhere for a FT role? 

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