Those who had a long recruiting grind - any advice?

Hey WSO - I'm a 2nd year BB analyst based in NYC with a target school background. I've been recruiting since on-cycle in September for a 2021 role with no luck. I've had some interviews with MF/UMM funds, but nothing has connected so far. I'm frankly not interested in any pure LMM offers, as I'd like a somewhat decent brand to build my career off of.

Any advice for how to proceed? I'm looking for any advice on mitigating recruiting fatigue/getting better at interviewing/common pitfalls at this point.

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“Andre was amazing to work with. He brought real energy and clarity to every conversation, explained complex ideas simply, and always made time to help. His attention to detail and calm under pressure lifted the whole team, and his feedback was honest, specific and genuinely useful. Beyond the work, he was approachable, generous with his knowledge and made everyone around him better. Every session with him felt insightful and inspiring. I'd love to work with Andre again and would recommend him without hesitation. ”

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