Applying to New Job With Less Than a Year of Experience

Hey guys,

I recently worked at a hedge fund for less than a year but left in search of a firm with a different culture (and personal reasons) and am in the process of applying to ib/fund jobs. Will listing less than 1 year of experience kill my chances of finding a job? Should I just check off "currently employed" on applications and explain my situation if I receive an interview instead?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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