Currently a first-year UG in London. Spring Week internships haven't gone my way. Looking to break into PE after University.

What do I do to maximise my chances of breaking into a sector which largely hires experienced professionals?

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You don’t. 95% of PE firms won’t look at new grads unless you’re really outstanding. And even then they say go get an IBD role and we’ll keep conversation during your analyst years. If spring weeks aren’t going your way, you might not be even close to outstanding enough to be noticed by PE. So buckle down and work harder for spring weeks next year.

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