Credit analysis out of undergrad

Hey guys,

Currently a senior at a non-target SEC school graduating in May.

FT recruiting did not exactly go my way in the fall, and now I am stuck searching for positions during my last semester. Right now, I am looking heavily into credit analyst jobs, both at regional banks and other (manufacturing, etc) companies in the area.

I have 2 decent internships, one at a small CPA/financial services firm in the city where I attend school, and one unpaid internship in private equity (a company that connected LPs to GPs during fundraising, not exactly analytic experience) during my summer studying in London. I am graduating with a very average GPA.

I am also curious about career progression; I plan on getting my CFA eventually, hoping that will help me transition into a better role at a bigger bank/company.

I am looking for any insight from people in credit analyst/risk analysis about what I can do that may help me and what regions/jobs I should be applying for, as well as anyone who may have any general advice.

Thanks

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