I'm in the fortunate situation of choosing between a McKinsey sales and marketing strategy consulting internship v Bain MBA Internship. McKinsey is in Denver, Bain in Dallas. In fairly agnostic on location. I'm leaning Bain based on the relationships I've built over the last few months, but saying no to McKinsey is daunting. Any recommendations or thoughts?
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Go wherever you feel you have the best fit and best relations is the only sensible thing imo. That'll be most important while working. Types of engagements, exit opps, income, etc. are basically equal between MBB (hence why they're lumped together). The biggest differences I'd say is the staffing model (home office teams vs global teams) and culture.
Very different office cultures + cities.
Bain + Dallas means that it's going to lean more towards the fratty + southern culture. Obviously more energy related projects as well. Can you see yourself going out a lot after work + partying a lot on weekends?
McKinsey + Denver attracts a lot of outdoorsy/fitness people. The Denver office is their newest office so that was definitely one of the main pulls to get people to transfer there. Can you see yourself waking up early and going on hikes and skiing over the weekends? Chiller nights in general.
If you lean Bain because you have a better gut feeling there you should go there.
Did you see that Bain Dallas Video on YouTube? If the culture is anything like that I would jump at the chance to join that Office;)
Thanks all for your thoughts! I chose McKinsey in Denver. Your feedback was awesome. Thanks again.