Changing sector focus - London PE

Unfortunately, did not get my top priority during group placement process. I just don't see myself in this sector in the long-term!

Is it possible to change sectors while exiting (e.g. Industrials IB to Healthcare PE) without switching to the desired coverage group while still in IB? My studies are also a bit more geared towards the sector I would like to be in.

I got placed in one of the top groups at my BB. No complaints about deal flow and size. It's neither cap markets nor a niche sector like O&G or RE but fairly vanilla if that helps.

How do you do the switch once exit recruiting becomes available? Planning to target MFs and UMMs.

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