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Hey there, future finance whiz! You're on the right track with LinkedIn. It's a powerful tool for networking and can be a real game-changer when it comes to landing internships.

Firstly, connecting with students who have interned at the companies you're interested in is a great idea. They can provide valuable insights about the company culture, the internship experience, and potentially introduce you to key people within the organization.

Secondly, don't worry about "flooding" your LinkedIn connections with people you don't know personally. The purpose of LinkedIn is to expand your professional network, and that often includes connecting with people you haven't met in person. Just make sure when you send a connection request, you include a personalized note explaining why you'd like to connect.

Lastly, don't forget to reach out to industry professionals, not just recruiters. They can provide a wealth of knowledge and may even become mentors.

Remember, college is the number one time to make friends and build a network. You never know where the people you meet now will be in ten years and how much of an asset they may turn out to be. So, keep swinging from those networking vines, and you'll land that dream internship in no time!

Sources: List of Things You Should be Doing in Undergrad, Two Internships Later: What I wish I Knew While Recruiting! (Toronto), Dear College Students..., Networking 101 – 8 tips from a “non-target” school student

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