Big 3 vs Local IB

Hi there, I want know what experience will be better or acceptable for Bulge Bracket and Elite Boutique Banks recruitment when it comes to a full time role or summer internship ? I ask this question because would if everything doesn’t go according to plan, like I don’t get the job that I want at that particular firm after graduation ? And my only options is working for the big three management consulting firms or a no name boutique ? Which path will be better for me to latteral ?

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