How important is work experience?

I have an opportunity to intern at a small NYC boutique over the summer after sophomore year (debt financing). My question is how important is prior work experience when applying for BB/MM positions for junior year?

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It's the most important part of your resume. You're viewed even more favorably if you have prior IB experience, for which you have an opportunity. Go for it.

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It is a lot more valuable than no work experience. If you had two resumes that were identically with the exception that one had a summer job/internship during college, which one would you hire?

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