Interned at a real estate company this summer // Wants to work at an investment bank

hey guys,

I am a rising junior studying Economics at a semi/non-target school. I want to work at a bulge-bracket investment bank next summer. This summer, I was able to intern at a commercial real estate company doing research..

I know that many banks involve in doing real estate stuff(most notably Deutsche Bank), but I am not sure how to make connection from my current experience to investment banks.

What divisions should I aim at? What desks? What products?

Thank you very much.

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