Which internship is better for long-term finance career growth?

Option 1:
Internship at a major credit ratings agency
Based in NYC
~$38/hr
Focused on market research and credit analysis

Option 2:
Internship at a large financial institution’s asset management division
Based in a midwestern city
~$30/hr
Focused on internal finance (budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis)

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