From happy to hopeless

FT 2026 recruiting since not getting a return from a well known firm due to unfortunate, unlucky situation not head count related, applied non stop to roles across the board in finance/VC/IB/consulting but have landed nothing. 

Multiple internships in boutique IB, search funds, tech company, well known school as well with a good gpa (above 3.7). At this point what can I do? Tried networking but can't seem to get people on the phone and it's April. 

At this point any advice on what I should do? Anyone else go through a similar thing/succeeded? Thanks in advance. 

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