Hi Ginevra,
I agree with Luca that, if available, an internship in consulting would help more than an internship in a startup.
Having said that, if the startup offers a strategy role or anyway variability in roles that require problem solving, it could also be a good opportunity as an internship. After BCG I founded my own company in Italy and hired few interns to do different kind of works. Many of them ended in consulting after the internship (eg Bain and RB).
I would check the following things on the startup as due-diligence:
- Founding rounds
- Background of founders (any experience in consulting would be a plus as would open to networking as Clara mentioned)
- Variability of your role and possibility to apply problem solving skills
Finally, the answer depends also on your “opportunity cost” in terms of alternatives. Since you are in the process with other firms, you could let them know you received an offer and ask if it is possible to accelerate the process to those you consider more valid for consulting (eg Tier 2 companies).
In terms of MBB, I would not recommend to apply now unless you can find internal contacts that can offer a referral and advise whether there are still internship slots available, so that you don’t "waste" your application and risk a ban if that’s not the case.
Best,
Francesco
Hi Ginevra,
I agree with Luca that, if available, an internship in consulting would help more than an internship in a startup.
Having said that, if the startup offers a strategy role or anyway variability in roles that require problem solving, it could also be a good opportunity as an internship. After BCG I founded my own company in Italy and hired few interns to do different kind of works. Many of them ended in consulting after the internship (eg Bain and RB).
I would check the following things on the startup as due-diligence:
- Founding rounds
- Background of founders (any experience in consulting would be a plus as would open to networking as Clara mentioned)
- Variability of your role and possibility to apply problem solving skills
Finally, the answer depends also on your “opportunity cost” in terms of alternatives. Since you are in the process with other firms, you could let them know you received an offer and ask if it is possible to accelerate the process to those you consider more valid for consulting (eg Tier 2 companies).
In terms of MBB, I would not recommend to apply now unless you can find internal contacts that can offer a referral and advise whether there are still internship slots available, so that you don’t "waste" your application and risk a ban if that’s not the case.
Best,
Francesco