Networking into a PE or GE job

Anyone ever network into a PE job?

Unconventional background so recruiters are a lost cause (credit investing largely sponsor-backed) but think I can sell my experience. Looking for any advice, particularly around:

  • off cycle recruiting in general
  • how best to connect with experienced professionals (particularly as one myself)
  • what will be most important to most convey my capability to do the job
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