ADVICE For Getting A Gig?

Target Black University Student here, major in Communications, with no finance experience, strong backgroun in research, writing and policy. I've been cold emailing and have contacts/interviews at Citi, BAH, and Accenture.

Any tips on how to get those prestigous firms to notice me MBB, Goldman, JP Morgan, etc..

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