IB Offer: Jefferies vs. Citi

I currently have offers from both Jefferies and Citi, and I'm having a rough time making a choice. I'm interested in mostly industrials coverage but also M&A. I really really like the people I've met at Jefferies but Citi culture seems pretty solid too. My decision will likely come down to prestige/outcomes as well as expected lifestyle. Let me know what you think and what else I should consider.

Which one should I choose

Jefferies
20% (22 votes)
Citi
80% (88 votes)
Total votes: 110
8 Comments
 

Jeff interviewers are always pretty fratty but in the day to day they will sweat you out compared to Citi unless it’s Citi m&a/power/software. exits are much stronger at Citi tho, especially in indus and m&a

 

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Jeff interviewers are always pretty fratty but in the day to day they will sweat you out compared to Citi unless it’s Citi m&a. exits are much stronger at Citi tho, especially in indus and m&a

What have been the recent exits? Thought they were getting worse by the class

 

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