3.7 GPA, 730 GMAT, prop trading exp., Ambitious

Hello All, I'm new to WSO. Some phenomenal info on the forums. I'm a May 2013 grad with a 3.7 GPA and 730 gmat score seeking any opportunity in equity research. I'm completely open to an internship or project based work (despite holding a full-time job in Credit) to prove my abilities and get my foot in the door.
- I traded full-time during my senior year on a desk in Short Hills, NJ - took classes in the evening
- currently working as a credit analyst at a bank in North Jersey - hate it. my passion is in equities and there is no intensity/sense of urgency/idea generation process in credit

Any advice would be much appreciated!

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