Better to work at a small HF or large AM?

I am currently at a BB (not IBD though), and am looking to get into HFs.

Given that it is unlikely I can move into a $1B+ HF right away, I will be more realistically looking to move to a small HF or an AM (like a State Street, etc.).

Which would be a better option? Assuming I don't get into a Fidelity/BlackRock/Wellington, am I better off going to any small HF, as long as its not ridiculously small?

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