When to start networking UG?

Just wondering when should undergrads start networking? I’m an incoming freshman at a target and I’ve asked others and they said that for the first year it isn’t as important. That being said when should undergrads start networking to gain an edge for IB?

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This is true. Also, if you want even a slight chance at PE recruiting, you need to start upon conception. 1 month in to fetal development is way too late

 

Just focus on making friends and joining clubs early freshmen year. Having a great social life and actually enjoying your time at college will make recruiting easier and make you seem like someone people will want to work with.

 

Yeah, don't start calling bankers and sounding like a dumba$$. If you want to network, call local shops and try and land a summer/fall/spring internship to boost your resume.

 

This is so underrated — making good friends in finance clubs who will then refer you to their analyst friends during recruiting — is much better than just cold emailing alumni.

 

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