Incoming IBD SA/A - better off in a generalist program or being in a specific group?

Hey everyone here,

I saw a lot of discussions about group placements and all that. At the level of SA/A1 in IBD, is there a material difference between being in a generalist program or being in a specific coverage/product group. I’ve heard people saying that being focused at one kind of product/one industry gives you better chances of exits and expertise. But how true is it/how does it weigh against being in a generalist program where presumably you’ll be able to learn from different settings? Thanks a lot and appreciate any response.

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Thanks for your help! I will be at a US BB this summer and they claim they are running a generalist program, with each pool covering a few industries together at one time. I’m at a major Asian city and can confirm my seniors was placed in pools with different sector groups staffing them. What do you think?

 

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