Changing Industries(?) --> Buyside

Hi,

Currently a IB analyst in a pretty specialized industry verticle. Would it be difficult to switch industries while making the jump to PE/HF? Debating whether or not I should try my hand at buyside recruiting or if my time would be better spent lateraling to another IB industry group and then moving to the buyside after a year or so there.

Thanks!

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