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?

 

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?

Regards

"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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