Which Internship?

Boutique consulting firm

Pros:

• Nyc
• Sign on bonus 1000
• Boutique firms smaller teams,  learn more
• Better title of management consultant
• 90% chance of full time offer

Cons:

• Less hourly pay of 33/hr
• no one knows the name
• Would have to pay for rent in nyc
• Harder to get exit opps or move to bigger firm
• Probably more management/written/powerpoint work and less analytical numbers

FTI

Pros

• Name brand
• Higher hourly wage 39/hr
• Wouldnt have to pay rent bc live where office is
• In corporate finance sector consulting so id have more analytical experience

Cons

• No sign on bonus
• In Mclean office so not a main office in a main city
• Thought it wasnt common to get return offer but recruiter said most interns get return
• More specialized title in Corporate Finance TMT dispute advsisory sector: I dont really know specifically what id be doing and id have to prepare for the internship