First-Year at HYP – Recruiting Advice?

I am so confused by this finance recruiting process and appreciate any advice. Struggling finding/getting any internships in finance this summer and think the probability of me landing one is near 0. I am an Econ major with a 3.8+ GPA, and am currently in a light-commitment finance club.

Is a non-finance internship freshman summer (consulting/lobbying) helpful/a boost if I’m aiming for IB/PE/finance?
What else should I be doing now, over the summer, and next year to prepare?

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“Had a fantastic chat with Rachel Watson today great takeaway is very specific to HSBC which I’m hoping will be an option in the future so she made me realise that I need to learn more about the financial aspects because they are finance lead banks and less about M&A because they don’t even have a lemonade department that was a great realisation. She gave me a lot of industry and knowledge a lot of situational questions to go away and work on so absolutely fantastic conversation will definitely book when I get onto the next stage for HSBC.”

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“I had a lot of questions, and Tim was able to give answers. From doubts about dress code, appearance, and behavior, to planning next steps for my studies and finding an internship, he had it covered. Our chats have been productive, educational, and enjoyable. We connect well across several topics, share similar perspectives, and generally just get along. I will definitely keep seeking his guidance and advice and keep connecting more personally. Lastly, Tim extended the session for an extra 20 minutes. I appreciate that; he did not have to.”

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