How to Network to Lateral

At a mid bb and want to go to a top group at a top firm but how do I network my way into this? Top groups are slammed so they don’t respond. Should I just email MDs? I’m a first year in a coverage group but deal experience hasn’t been great. Want a GS / Evercore type of role and apps haven’t been helpful 

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Analyst 1 in IB - Ind, hey, look at the bright side, at least you didn't get a ton of monkey shit thrown at you...here is my best guess on threads that might be helpful:

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