What internship will help set a junior year internship in Real Estate investments/REPE better: Fortune 50 or boutique IB?

Hi everyone,

I'm a sopohmore currently attending a non-target. I am very interested in getting into real estate investments at a BB or REPE.

I have two internship offers this summer:

1) Financial Analyst internship at a top Fortune 50 company. Great company name.

2) Boutique IB Summer Analyst in Underwriting.

Which one of these internships will set me up better? I figured since I'm coming from a non-target I should try and get any big names I can on my resume, but IB is also good as well. I'm equally happy with the responsibilities in both roles.

 

I’m a sophomore too I’d say keep applying to stuff in the CRE industry as well. Many firms still looking for interns.

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Unfortunately it is difficult without you being more specific. Probably leaning toward the IB gig. Any reason you can't get a REPE internship? Clearly you have the resume.

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What would you say about having a sophomore internship (Valuation and Advisory) at a large CRE like (Cushman, CBRE or JLL) how does that set you up for REPE?

 
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What would you say about having a sophomore internship (Valuation and Advisory) at a large CRE like (Cushman, CBRE or JLL) how does that set you up for REPE?

It's a great way to get commercial real estate on your resume and set you up well for the next summer. I wouldn't want to do valuation and advisory long term, but at your age, getting that brand name on your resume and showing you have interest in commercial real estate is a strong start.

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