Take Graduate MBB or Wait for IB?

Hi guys,

So I initially wanted to do IBD summer and (hopefully) eventually make a switch to an investments-type role (AM/HF maybe PE).

However, the I have yet to secure an IBD summer internship but recently got an offer for a graduate MBB role. My question is, if my plan is to go into AM/HF/PE down the line, should I take this MBB role or try my luck at an IBD summer (i.e. network, start at a smaller firm)? I am just worried that the skills I build during from the consulting role may not be the most relevant, making it difficult for me to make the switch in the future.

My location preference is EU/APAC if that helps.

 

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