I have an offer in consulting and I'll be joining in 2 months, how do I network within the company in advance, find mentors?

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You can ask your hiring manager to intro you to the team via email and send individual 15 min to each person for a quick coffee chat

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Chill mate, you’ll have plenty of time to network with your fellow analysts and leadership when you get there. Enjoy your summer.

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