Can't get an IB Interview and Need Help

Hi, I am looking for a job in IB. I went to a non-target and worked in a corporate banking role for roughly two years before moving to a regional PE firm and working there as an analyst for 2 years. The firm decided to terminate their analyst program at the beginning of the year and go back to their original structure of hiring people for VP roles and higher. I have been looking for an IB role but can't even get an interview. I have deal experience (6 deals: 3 closed and 3 didn't), financial modeling experience (LBOs), and basically have been a private equity analyst for 2 years. I just don't know why I can't even get an interview from any IB I apply to, so was hoping for some advice if people had any. I have networked but get ghosted after a couple conversations. I need help because the gap in my resume is now at 6 months.

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