Should I apply now for summer associate positions (ib) or after career fair ? [London]

So I'm wondering if i should start applying for summer associate straight away or if I should wait until the career fair at my university (UCL) on October 8th.

About my profile: I did my BSc in Economics in Germany, including a semester abroad at Emory University (a top 20 university), graduated within the top 10% and got on the deans list twice. I'm starting my MSc in Economics at UCL in the next 2 weeks. However I only have internship experiences in real estate asset managment, and at one of the BIG 4 in consulting, so no prior IB experience.

Because of this I was wondering if you'd think its smarter to wait and hope to network a bit at the career fair. Talk to some of the people via phone / email after the fair etc.

Whats your input?

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