Starting an Investment Banking Analyst Job

I just received my first offer for an investment banking analyst position. I really want to join the team strong and hit the ground running when I join in 2 weeks. I was wondering what are some things I can do to best prepare? Any books I should read? Any websites I should subscribe to in order to do research on the 7 industry sectors they cover? Or how about an Excel crash course or investment banking certificate program? 

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