I am leaving with 1 YOE due to mental health reasons and just something more aligned with my goals. Is it realistic to apply for financial analysts roles? I heard from a recruiter that going from audit to analyst doesn't normally happen and that I should stick with Internal Audit/Accounting roles. TIA

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Yes it’s definitely possible - my best friend and I both left big 4 and are financial analysts. You just need to market yourself and build a story for why you’re a good fit for the target company

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May I ask how you were able to market yourself? Was it aligning your beliefs to the target company's culture?

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You can move to analyst but it might take more applications to convert to one offer compared to a true accounting role

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Ok. Never thought of it that way. I'll keep trying- thanks!

You can do it. Will take more work but it's worth it. Don't trust recruiters. They just want to place you quickly and get commission.

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Thank you for the encouragement! Not giving up!

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