I'll be starting a rotational program in the fall; however, I'm curious about how hard it will be to transition out into a different company or industry. To people have have done this successfully, do you typically get stuck in the industry you started out in? How many years do you typically have to stay before looking to transfer out?
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It's incredibly easy. You will have headhunters chasing you. You could leave anytime really, but I'd say closer to three years, to jump to a senior role at a fortune 500. Basically it's ideal to wait until you finish the program before jumping. Any and all industries will be open to you, but you will have more leverage in your current or a similar industry. (All in corporate finance roles)
All of the above is true, it helps if you perform well. Also try and get varied experiences aimed at what you might ultimately want to do.
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