Advice on Commercial Banking Anaylst Program job hunt

I was going to start this on the OT but I figured it would be better received here and avoid the typical ot nonsense. Also think a lot of posters on here may be pretty knowledgeable about this industry.

I recently started the job search and am hoping to get on with a major bank in the commercial banking analyst program (full time job not summer internship). Have spoken to a few people I know through friends of friends, not really close contacts, and have gotten some good tips but also want to exhaust all means available to get as much info as I can to help me out.

I graduated last May from LSU's masters of finance program but put off the job search, as I had made previous commitments to help a family member out with their business, but that time is coming to an end. This past weekend I sent out a few applications for positions I found on a few banks websites, one to JPMorgan chase, capital one and in the process of filling out one for Citibank.

Just looking for any helpful tips or guidance on avenues of approach or any info about the actual programs and the process. Any useful advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance