How did you do it?

Hey Guys,

For those of you, who didn't get a BB/EB SA your junior year, how did you break into the industry? I feel pretty disappointed in myself, I was late and didn't resonate with the people I networked with.

I want to work in PE long-term and am from a nontarget, so I know I need to get a decent BB role if I even want to stand a chance in recruiting. what should I do? and what did you do to get your FT and break into your dream banking/PE role? 

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