Business role at a big tech firm or T2 Consulting?

A little background:

I am a junior at a non core state school for consulting, but I managed to land a summer internship offer with a T2 firm (think Deloitte S&O, ACN Strategy, Oliver Wyman). I also managed to land a summer internship offer at a big tech company (think Google, Microsoft, Amazon) in a business analyst role (doing analytical projects and modeling to provide business insight). Both are really great offers and I am trying to decide between which role. Some things in considering are:

What will set me up better for MBB recruiting full time?

Career Growth?

What will place better for MBA school?

Thanks for the help!

3 Comments
 

In terms of sheer chances of making MBB, I’d probably say: Deloitte S&O = OW > FAANG > Accenture Strategy.

The bigger question is if there’s a chance you’d go back to the FAANG company after the internship. If so, do that. If you’re really interested in MBB, take the consulting offer if it’s S&O or OW. If it’s Accenture Strategy, take the FAANG offer.

 

If you want to end up in tech after MBB go for the large tech co. If it’s a Google or FB the prestige factor hits harder than tier 2 consulting and Microsoft and you don’t limit yourself later if you want to leave.

 

Sed porro et repellendus sunt consequatur corrupti ut. Occaecati perspiciatis ea autem odit. Officia asperiores cupiditate eum odio. Eveniet nesciunt rerum est et voluptas dolores.

Quibusdam possimus animi eveniet blanditiis. Animi atque minus est occaecati fuga veritatis quaerat. Dolor earum repudiandae aspernatur ab aut eius rerum.

Quo eius nihil eos. Facilis eum aut impedit nihil qui omnis animi. Quia fuga distinctio ut rem ut minima. Debitis nesciunt quam reprehenderit placeat.

A et cum molestiae sequi deserunt et accusantium veritatis. Consequatur qui expedita ut ea dolores possimus.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Consulting

  • Boston Consulting Group 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 98.9%
  • McKinsey & Company 98.4%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.9%
  • LEK Consulting 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Consulting

  • Cornerstone Research 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group 98.4%
  • McKinsey & Company 97.9%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.5%
  • Boston Consulting Group 98.9%
  • McKinsey & Company 98.4%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.9%
  • LEK Consulting 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Consulting

  • Partner (4) $361
  • Principal (30) $294
  • Director/MD (58) $274
  • Vice President (52) $246
  • Engagement Manager (113) $232
  • Manager (171) $173
  • 2nd Year Associate (185) $142
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (115) $135
  • Senior Consultant (354) $132
  • Consultant (642) $122
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (164) $121
  • 1st Year Associate (576) $121
  • NA (16) $114
  • Engineer (6) $114
  • 2nd Year Analyst (392) $104
  • Associate Consultant (176) $101
  • 1st Year Analyst (1163) $90
  • Intern/Summer Associate (208) $83
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (635) $68
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”