On-Cycle | Figuring Out Firm and Strategy

Wanted to get some insight on how this forum recommends figuring out a particular strategy or firm you are interested in interviewing with for on-cycle. Feel like the process is so early I haven't had the opportunity to develop an interest in a particular fund, industry, or investment type yet. For those that navigated this process, how did you learn about and ultimately decide where you wanted to interview?

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