Breaking into PE as an MD and MBB Senior Associate

House, I want to swithc to PE for immediate start (next 8 - 12weeks) but haven't had any luck so far.

My Background: MD, CFA Level 2 candidate, self-taught modeling. 15months at MBB, I have had no direct experience working in finance.

House what is the best way to go about this?

How do I even get an interview?

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wow didn't expect to see someone else like me on here. Just got my MD and also took Level 2 of the CFA exam this June-looking to transition into equity research and eventually PM. Wondering how feasible it is to get a job right now with networkin?

 
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