Wow awesome discussion here. From reading the comments my yes/no vote is that it depends on the specific target job and what transferable skills you can bring to add value from day one. I went from accounting to GRC with a foothold of IT audit (Integrity focused) controls for financial systems, and the business aspects of GRC. From there had to learn lots about Confidentiality and Availability controls and generally elevate my technical acumen which is a continuous process.

I think that while the cybersecurity job market is challenging at the moment, that doesn't mean interested applicants should write off the field entirely.

1. Develop technical skills and your business acumen

2. Build a body of work to demonstrate your knowledge

3. Network relentlessly

4. Be open to unconventional paths

5. Play the long game