Did I make a mistake by taking a MM internship over a BB?
Accepted a spot as a SA in a top group at Jefferies over UBS and Barclays, since I was a little sketched out about the placement process. Did I make a mistake?
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I think you should DM Rich Handler this exact question
Exit ops? Barclays.
Culture? Barclays.
Better experience? Barclays(internal M&A).
Name recognition? Barclays.
League tables and performance? Barclays.
Return offer rates? Tie.
Coolest CEO? Jefferies for sure.
Hey, at least you didnt choose UBS