Next Best Thing?

If I can’t land a summer analyst role at a top investment bank, what should be my next steps?

Should I look for a smaller more regional IB SA role, or should I stick to the big names and try to get a spot in ER, S&T, or something of the sorts?

I am open to any and all suggestions, thanks.

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