Will I look like a complete tool

I interned at a top bank this summer and I got an offer. I have already accepted verbally, but I haven't signed a contract. I have talked to several people and I have told them that I am definitely going back. However, I just found out that a top boutique is interviewing on campus and I really want to give it a shot. Should I? Thanks in advance.

In addition, can you tell me what you know of the recruiting policies of Lazard/Greenhill Thanks a lot in advance!!!

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if its like Goldman TMT/UBS LA/ MSM&A etc vs Lazard/Greenhill don't be stupid. If its a lesser group at a top 3 or 4 bank then do it.

You are moron for committing in the first place. come on man - you are going to allienate a whole bank/group because you can't keep your mouth shut.

 

I work in a small boutique in NYC and a bigger boutique just offered me a job. Should I make the jump or stay put?

 

"closer to moving into a BB" = clearly, you have no idea what you're talking about. Lazard is ABOVE the bulge-bracket.

secondly, he said he was already at a "top bank."

by the way, RogueBanker should probably not be giving advice on something like this.

 

no i don't work in a top bank. i work in a small boutique and thought that if i jump to a bigger boutique my chances of landing at a BB would be higher. thus my question for the jump. not to mention that the pay is better, even though the hours may be longer. but hey, u don't make $$$ without sacrificing something.

 

Working at a small boutique does not mean "less prestige" per se compared to BBs (Lazard & Greenhill), but if you believe you are less marketable because of your job there then I would recommend moving onward and upward. Define your career goals and decide for yourself.

 

What I would do, is tell them that you need some time to really evaluate their offer, since you don't want to rush into anything, after all you'll be dedicating a large portion of your time to the job.

Then during this time interview with the big firm.

Altho I sincerly doubt you'll be able to finish the interview process and get the rejection/acceptance letter in such a short time. Plus the other job won't be there for long.

 

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