Search across courses, cases, drills, coaches and more.
I have an internship offer that is not consulting, but the work seems analytical and I would get real responsibility. Is it better to take that or keep chasing something with 'consulting' in the title because I want MBB later?
Take the quality of the experience seriously, not just the title.
A strong non-consulting role can still be very relevant if you know how to showcase non-consulting internships for consulting.
Look for analytical ownership, leadership, exposure to decisions, and measurable results. Those experiences can create excellent resume bullets and interview stories.
Do not reject a strong opportunity solely because the word consulting is missing from it.
My best MBB story came from a random operations internship.
Real responsibility beats fancy title imo.
I accepted a strong internship that starts after MBB applications open. Can I list it on my resume as an incoming role, or does that look weird since I have not actually done any work yet?
You can generally list a confirmed incoming role if you label it clearly as incoming and do not invent responsibilities or achievements.
I have been leading operations for a small business and my role is broad: pricing, hiring, process fixes, vendor issues, basically whatever breaks. The company is not a famous brand, so I worry recruiters will discount it. Can small-business leadership be strong enough for MBB experienced hiring if the scope and results are real?
Yes. Brand helps recruiters understand a role quickly, but strong operating responsibility can be compelling even at a small company.
For junior summer, would an investment banking / finance internship or a consulting internship be better if the ultimate goal is MBB full-time? Assume both are solid offers and I am genuinely interested in both.
A consulting internship is the more direct signal if the work is strong, but a good finance internship can also build highly transferable analytical and client-facing skills.