Help!! Choosing b/w CB/S&T SA offers for Full-time IB Recruiting

Hey guys,

I'm a junior at a non-target state school (semi-target for some) with a 3.5 finance/econ. I pursued IB SA recruiting by networking, went on to 2 super days for BB's in NYC but nothing stuck at the end. MM's in my city are non-existent and even boutiques are out. My options right now are looking to be credit analyst SA for commercial banking at a BB (Not NYC) or S&T corporate bond trading at a MM out in the mid-west. Within the credit analyst route, I have a choice between credit markets or middle market banking (descriptions for the two below). Which do you think will be better? I ultimately want to join LevFin IBD. Perhaps I could spin off the credit experience for FT interviews in IBD? or would taxable fixed income be a better route?

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

• Middle Market Banking: credit, cash management, capital markets and corporate finance advisory solutions to companies with annual revenues between $20 million and $500 million. Industries ranging from beverage wholesalers and distributors, to music publishers and food manufacturers, to government, not-for-profit, healthcare and higher education market segments

• Credit Markets: Typical transactions range in size from $5 million to over $1 billion. Syndicated Finance provides customized financial solutions designed to support the strategic and operating needs of clients. Aspects of structuring, pricing and marketing of club loan syndications. Also arranges a group of lenders to provide the capital required to refinance debt obligations