Hi guys, I'd like to listen to your advice. I am applying for an experienced hire role (I have an MBA degree+several years of financial industry work experience). Based on my understanding, experienced hires are hired as "generalist role". However, I feel that the project type & covered industry still highly depends on ones' previous background and experience.
As the local office focuses on financial services industry (~50% of revenue), I am thinking how to position myself - should I strongly highlight my experience in the financial industry sector? However, I am not interested in pure financial industry track, which is more about digitalization, transformation, regulatory, etc. I am more interested in growth / entry / M&A type of projects. How do I keep the dialogue open - using my financial industry experience as a differentiator against other applicants, while still being flexible to explore other industries and practices (such as corporate finance practice) if I manage to get th offer? Appreciate your advice.
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