How easy is it to jump between junior roles in VC & PE?

Let's say you're an analyst at a non megafund PE firm. How feasible is it to land a gig as an associate at a reputable VC firm after 1-2 years? What about the other way round - you're an analyst at a VC firm, how feasible is it to jump to an associate gig at a PE firm?

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