Better Experience for B-School?

Recently graduated from a top 10 public university majoring in Business; wanted to get into investment banking but couldn't land any gigs.

Currently, I'm working at a technology consulting start-up, but recently have an offer for a financial analyst position at HP.

What experience would look better to a b-school -- financial analyst at top 50 global company or start-up experience?

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I know a guy that worked for HP. He hated it. I wouldn't do it, I hear its rather mundane and monotonous. Stay with the startup

 

What are your duties at the start-up and how are you likely it so far? Also, what are your future career goals?

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"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so." - Ronald Reagan
 

I'm working at a high profile start up and love the amount of responsibility I have for a 23 y/o who really doesn't know anything. I've been here 15 months, but that might be equivalent to 2.5 years experience at your standard corporate shop.

I'd stay with the start up.

 
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