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?

 

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?

Only two sources I trust, Glenn Beck and singing woodland creatures.
 

It's not the most important thing but it certainly can matter. For example, if you're trying to go from IB to VC, it certainly can't hurt to have already done a VC internship in college - it gives you some extra credibility and also some contacts in the industry even if that specific firm isn't hiring.

 

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