How to break in (Undergrad)

Current Non Target feeling lost. Doing ER at a BB this summer and pretty involved in Stock Pitch competitions across the country. How do I break into L/S roles out of undergrad? Is it worth getting Fundamental Edge?. WSO HF Guide??? Should I be cold emailing PM's now? Any advice is incredibly valueable. Will gladly pay someone for an hour of their time.

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Unless you get into a training program like P72 Academy or CAP, I'd strongly recommend converting your SA into FT and moving over. Joining a pod/small shop without a process isn't better for your career then doing a year on the sellside first...

Brett's stuff and the WSO guide is designed for current sellsiders

 
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