Interview In Different Sector - Right Move ?

[LondonManc]

I'd worked in sub prime lending and retail banking before I got my first IB gig. Since then I've worked in IT Security and media before coming back into IB. I'd count yourself lucky that your skillset is sector-agnostic and spread your wings. They don't have men in black zapping your FS knowledge when you change industry.

[edison]

I think it's good to broaden one's experience if it makes you more marketable.

As a permie/consultant, I worked in everything from automotive to fashion to industrial to leisure to retail to hi-tech and local government. After all that, my first contract was in pharma of all things and a recent interview was my first in financial services. So it is possible to break into new sectors with a bit of luck. I've certainly seen a wide variety of good and bad across those sectors which hopefully my clients can take advantage of.

[oilyrag]

It adds more strings to your bow, if the BIS are right and we are heading for Lehmans 2.0, you'll thank your lucky stars you'll have transferable skills.