How to get on the trading desk you want?

For a full time rotational program, is there a good way to go about trying to get the desk you want to work on? The program rotates analysts through 3 desks. Would it be disrespectful to ask the HR or program manager your desk preferences before they assign you the 3 desks? How does the process typically go down for banks assigning desks to analysts? Also if you have a location preference would the firm be receptive to that as well? This is assuming you have done no summer internship and was just recruited on for full time. Thanks!

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I'd probably ask the program manager how the desks are chosen, and if you're allowed to state your preferences. I wouldn't worry about it being disrespectful, it makes sense / is good for everyone if you work on something you're interested in

I've only seen a summer rotational before, but the first rotation was assigned and people networked / applied for their subsequent rotations

 

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