What are good jobs to hold before IB analyst program?

Wondering what experience is best for someone trying to get into IB analyst program next summer? For context, I have PE, Sales and Underwriting internship experiences. Had an interview for a Private Equity Advisory role that went well. Would it be worth doing this until analyst program? Or just trying to get any role that’s modeling orientated?

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