Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

Brand name?

Am a current 3rd year at a US T10 college with a 3.70 GPA and have several leadership and internships experience. I'm curious, for recruiting, how much does the brand name impact perception. Think one internship might have a bigger brand name than the other but both companies are relatively similar size with valuations of 12 to 20Billion if that provides context. For context, they're not like the biggest brand name but they're leaders in their space. 

4
700+
8
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
on Apr 25, 2023
#1 rated McKinsey Coach | top MBB coach

Hi there, 

You're not really giving us a lot of detail here, so it's rather difficult to answer. But high-level - you might not be surprised to hear it - brand does matter. 

Having a flashier name on your CV will get you access to even flashier brands. So it's worth taking that into account strategically when deciding which internship to go for. It's great that you even have the benefit of choice. 

Best,
Cristian

Ian
Coach
on Apr 24, 2023
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

It completely depends on the role you're in and the type of brand.

For example, if you interned at DraftKings or for the NBA, that's not as valuable as interning at Mars & Co.

That's because DraftKings may have a stronger brand, but Mars & Co is actually relevant experience for consulting recruiting.

Make sense?

on Apr 25, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Q: Have several leadership and internships experience. I'm curious, for recruiting, how much does the brand name impact perception.

It is very difficult to comment without knowing the brands. As Ian said, the industry of the firm and your role are also relevant.

Best,

Francesco

Deleted user
on Apr 27, 2023

Hello,

It seems like you are deciding between two internships (in which case, congratulations on your offers!)? You're not giving a lot of detail here, but brand name absolutely does matter. But bear in mind also that the role, responsibilities, and types of skills you'll be able to build in the internship matter too - these are the things you'll be able to discuss in more detail in your resume and during an interview. So I would keep brand name in mind as a consideration when picking internships, but ultimately be sure to compare both options more holistically too. 

2
Similar Questions
Consulting
How to stand out in an MBB Internship
on Oct 31, 2024
Global
5
1.6k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
57
5 Answers
1.6k Views
+2
Consulting
How long does it take for Big 4 Decision after final round?
on Jan 16, 2025
Global
5
1.6k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
43
5 Answers
1.6k Views
+2
Consulting
Which Bain App Deadline?
on Jul 09, 2024
Global
4
1.6k
Top answer by
Dennis
Coach
Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
38
4 Answers
1.6k Views
+1