Do MF PE Analysts Do On-Cycle?

Title. I’m an incoming analyst at a MF and was wondering whether people typically recruit oncycle, or if off-cycle is more popular. 
 

Would appreciate any context from people who’ve been in my shoes/have peers who’ve had similar experiences. 
 

Thanks! 

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