As an experienced hire, I'm struggling with which role I should apply. It seems that compared Bain / BCG, McKinsey specifically has different roles dedicated to different practices. I'm wondering whether I should apply to generalist role or specific practice. Could you give me some advice?
(1) Given that I have several years of banking experience, and I have been worked on several financial service projects at my current consulting firm, would applying to the financial service practice increase my opportunity to be recruited? To be honest, I'm not a big fan of financial services industry projects. I'm just thinking, as an experienced hire, should I try to leverage my past experience and apply to this practice instead of generalist?
(2) If I select specific practice, will I be able to be staffed in other industry's project? I am not totally sure I want to focus just on one industry at this career stage.
Would appreciate if you could share your experience!