When to do what? Timeline?

I know there are probably hundreds of posts out there answering this but I want an updated version. What is the timeline for recruiting? When do I need to do what? When should I network? Study technicals? When how do I cold email? Who should I cold email? I’m a sophomore at a non target. I know I could look all this up but still asking. Thanks.

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If only there was an entire site that had all of the answers to these questions at the tip of your fingers…

Until then, enjoy Big4 Audit!

 

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