BlackRock or Google?

Google

But I wouldn't take the decision based on which one is flashier on my CV. Instead, try to think which one is more aligned with your development goals and career aspirations. 

Hi there,

Q: From a name-recognition / prestige point of view alone (i.e. without getting into the work itself, just thinking about the names) which would stand out more on a CV for a recruiter?

To me it would be BlackRock. But I don’t think it’s the right criterion to choose. 

That’s because the general brand recognition doesn't take into account the exit you want.

Instead I would recommend to do the following to understand the best option:

1. Look for alumni of the two companies on LinkedIn
2. Check how many moved to your desired exit/industries in your region
3. Normalize for the size of the companies in your region

This should give you an idea of which brand name is more recognized for that exit. Even if it is just a secondment, having that brand on your CV could then help you in the future.

Best,

Francesco

Hi there,

This is completely dependent on where YOU want to be in the future.

Tech? Go Google.

Investment? Go Blackrock.

It's truly that simple. Both brands are amazing (congrats!). Pick the career you want.

Hi there,

my recommendation is not to focus on the brand name too much. Both are great brands. Make the decision based on where you want to move in the future.

All the best

Hi,

In addition to what others have said about choosing which one fits your industry focus - adding 2 more points.

1. If you are going to apply for a new job / recruiters are not going to care about the specific work/role, then I think it doesn't matter which one

2. Based on my experience, I have been approached before by recruiters/HHs with the specific request / preference for having done related types of project or work. In this instance, then role/work matters more than the brand name.

All the best!

Dear candidate, great. Both would. Choose what you like best, what the role is, based on what you can achieve or what matters more for your next step. Best regards, Pope

Hello,

These are both terrific options! In my opinion the two are equivalent from a name-recognition/prestige point of view in general - they are both huge, successful, big-name firms. One might hold more weight over the other depending on where you see yourself later (e.g., tech or finance?). So I would think more about which opportunity you are more interested in, where you see yourself several years down the line, and which option prepares you best for that, in making your decision. But really there's no wrong answer here.