I think you should appear firm in what area you want to pursue. Do some research and say why you are passionate ffor that area even if you are not confident. It will be more flexible once you get your foot in the door
yes definitely, I'm going to try and get into traineeship at PWC even though I am in my first yr already. The UBS cadets I know already have a strong knowledge of finance even though they haven't even started the subject yet!
but yes you should try and apply for all them. If you get one you'll be set for the rest of your career. I didn't apply for them and now I regret it and I don't know anything about the interviews so sorry about that