If you don't know what kind of career you want (Principle investing ala VC,PE,HF vs. operations/management ala CEO/VP/Running companies)
what is a better start out of college to give you the most options later?
BB I-Banking at a top5 bank, or mgmt consulting with top 3 M/B/B?
Thanks
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both are good, but for those I would think <abbr title="investment banking
">IB is betterDisclaimer: The post above has been made by someone who is not currently employed in IBD, and has not had an interview yet...
aspmonkey is correct .... M/B/B is a great palce to start but u probably won't have hedge funds trying to recruit u after ur 2 year stint
Do this comparison:
How many CEOs are former Investment Bankers How many in VC/PE/HF are former Management Consultants
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