Starting out

As a recent graduate who's unsure of which sector of finance to jump into, I'd like some advice. IB and corporate banking have peaked my interest as career paths, however I don't have the experience in either. I have financial modeling tools that I can study and learn in my free time, but I'd like to know what else I can do to stand out for potential positions. Thanks ahead.

 

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