What are the benefits of aligning to a practice group early? And what is considered too early (in terms of tenure for an entry level consultant)?

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What firm? Each firm does it differently. For example, at ACN, Analyst and Sr Analyst are not aligned. The alignment kick in at consultant level. And it is not an option to not be aligned, you obligate to pick an alignment once you are promoted.

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Early alignment to technology area is ok... Early alignment to industry area is probably less desirable.

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