Switch from financial data provider to ER???

Hey guys...

I was wondering how likely it would be to make a move from a financial data provider such as Bloomberg/Factset etc.. to a equity research position???

Wondering if recruiters would view it as just data sorter vs someone who has experience and understanding with financials/metrics/etc necessary for ER

Inputs would be appreciated thanks

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Why are so many market data girls hot?

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Try and shoot for an ER group covering the industry data you handle.

If you were good enought to get into Bloomberg, there's a good chance you can hack it in ER.

Get busy living
 

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Curious of this as well.

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