Preparing for Summer 2028 investment banking recruiting

I’m a rising sophomore at a non-target in the northeast with a 3.85 GPA. I’m interested in investment banking, but I’m not currently involved in any finance clubs and do not have much relevant work experience. I’m trying to figure out what I should prioritize before recruiting begins. 

When should I start networking and should i use some email software
What should I prioritize most to improve my resume? Clubs/search fund/gpa
How important is joining a finance club at this stage? 
Should i pick a specific group / product to recruit for now? 


Would appreciate any advice from people who have recently gone through recruiting.

4 Comments
 

join a club cause thatll help you network and they can give you advice on how to recruit and basically do everything 

 

Start networking in September/october and don't use an email software as you want to be deliberate with who you network with and what you say in the email 

 

Start networking in September/october and don't use an email software as you want to be deliberate with who you network with and what you say in the email 

 

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