RJ,
How refreshing to find such sound advice being offered without the usual "trade boundry" bias normally encountered here. Both guys hit the nail on the head, shoot for the moon and then accept what you are eventually offered.
The best seats in the house are with out doubt "up front" however flying is as much fun as you can have with your clothes on which makes any Aircrew role the envy of all your peers.
Hope you eventually end up on the seat of your choosing and best of luck with the selection process.
all spelling mistakes are "df" alcohol induced