No job —> SM HF?

In all transparency, don’t have a job in finance - I did have some prior internships but that’s it. Current job is unrelated to finance. I’ve been recruiting for an entirely different industry and randomly just got a HH send me a message about an opening at a “growing” SM HF specializing in HC. Given that I know nothing about the space, have 0 relevant experience, and don’t follow the public markets at all, is it worth it to take the call?

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Moreso just seeing if it is worth the time / energy since I imagine I have no chance at this type of opportunity.

 

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