IBM GBS Analytics Consulting vs. GE FMP
I am currently deciding between job offers for Analytics Consulting at IBM and FMP at GE.
I am currently a senior studying Finance and Economics. The GE FMP route would be because I've studied Finance, and Analytics because I've studied Economics.
I like GE because of the people I've met, the ability to live in different cities, and what seems like moderately fast trajectory within the company.
IBM pays more than GE and Analytics itself is interesting as well as an up and coming field. I would definitely be challenged in this role as I have less exposure to tech currently.
My ideal career goals are to go to a top MBA school (if I can get in) then go into/continue into consulting or eventually something in management/strategy, but honestly I'm unsure. The classes in undergrad I've done the best in are finance, accounting, economics, statistics, calculus, philosophy, etc.
My concern with IBM rests in their current declining revenues and perhaps GE would be a better bet.
What do you guys think? Does anyone have experience/knowledge about these roles?
I'd take IBM. You will get much more diverse and widely applicable experience. IBM products are more interesting (IMO) and not as stagnant as at GE. The pay is better. The culture is better. The caliber of people you'll be working with is higher. It might sound cool to move around every 6 months but keep in mind that most locations aren't great and at least one of them will be miserable. It seems like most FMPs are only there for the brand, and are looking to do something different. FMP is also very accounting focused. That said, if you want to be at one company your entire career then its not a bad place.
From an MBA application stand-point I'd guess that both of these options will set you up very nicely but others would probably know better. Congrats on the offers.
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