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29 Mar 2016, 08:00
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Hello everyone,
I'm a recent graduate from the top school in my country, and for the last two years of it I interned (full-time) at a BB American investment bank.
I'm now at a boutique M&A shop. From what I've seen, the work I do is a lot more interesting and "mature" than my colleagues who are now IB at BBs - I attend meetings with the partners, and take active roles in projects, while they mostly update models and presentations and do supporting work.
I worry, however, that in a few years' time, when I apply to an MBA, the "lack of name" may harm me. That is, I know that if someone reads or I get to tell what I'm actually doing, it'll be a lot cooler than I would've done at a BB, but I worry it may not even get to it if my WE gets dismissed as "small shop".
Can anyone shed some light on this?
Many thanks!
lostinsa
I'm a recent graduate from the top school in my country, and for the last two years of it I interned (full-time) at a BB American investment bank.
I'm now at a boutique M&A shop. From what I've seen, the work I do is a lot more interesting and "mature" than my colleagues who are now IB at BBs - I attend meetings with the partners, and take active roles in projects, while they mostly update models and presentations and do supporting work.
I worry, however, that in a few years' time, when I apply to an MBA, the "lack of name" may harm me. That is, I know that if someone reads or I get to tell what I'm actually doing, it'll be a lot cooler than I would've done at a BB, but I worry it may not even get to it if my WE gets dismissed as "small shop".
Can anyone shed some light on this?
Many thanks!
lostinsa
29 Mar 2016, 09:33
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lostinsa,
It is true that the top schools are 'brand conscious' and tend to admit folks who have worked at big-name firms. That fact does not mean that you would be at a significant disadvantage, however. It just means you need to be proactive and aggressive in highlighting the higher value of your work and the nature of your firm. Your recommenders can also help you by explicitly and repeatedly emphasizing through their examples that you are not doing typical work. If you do these things, you will minimize the disadvantage of your firm's 'lack of name.' I'd be happy to give you further feedback: [email protected].
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.admitify.com/outcomes
It is true that the top schools are 'brand conscious' and tend to admit folks who have worked at big-name firms. That fact does not mean that you would be at a significant disadvantage, however. It just means you need to be proactive and aggressive in highlighting the higher value of your work and the nature of your firm. Your recommenders can also help you by explicitly and repeatedly emphasizing through their examples that you are not doing typical work. If you do these things, you will minimize the disadvantage of your firm's 'lack of name.' I'd be happy to give you further feedback: [email protected].
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.admitify.com/outcomes
lostinsa
29 Mar 2016, 16:40
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Great questions...both are important. But schools would rather see you doing meaningful work at a less brand name firm then doing nothing at a top tier brand. Now of course the ideal situation would be the blue chip firm and the great work experience but its fine if thats not the case. The important thing is to make it very clear the impact you made and how valued you are at your firm. Schools are aware of the role IBD analysts play but it is your job to really hammer this home. Also, you spent two summers at a BB IB so you do have a bit of the brand cache on your resume already
