Changing Industry Focus

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone had any insight on how difficult it is to change industry vertical after 2 years in a vertical that is seen as more specialized (i.e. 2 year of FIG PE to transition to consumer / healthcare, etc).

Any insight on how other firms view this sort of transition would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

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Thanks for the insight, I appreciate the thoughts. Just curious then, do you think it helps to mention my banking background, given its a more "traditional" vertical? Also would an MBA help, hurt, or do nothing?

I realize not a lot of people have probably done this before, but I'm trying to get a sense of what might be the best way to market myself to other more generalist funds.

 

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