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Hard Investment Decision

Jimmy's Dilemma

#Recruiting
ProHub Comment

This is a sophisticated valuation case requiring DCF analysis and NPV calculations to compare two employment offers. The key insight is recognizing that the initial 3-year compensation analysis favors Firm A by $10k, but the exit opportunities available after leaving Firm B create significantly higher long-term value, making Firm B the optimal choice. The case tests both quantitative rigor and the ability to identify non-obvious value drivers.

Estimated Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Hard
Source NYU
50 / 100
It is early October, and Jimmy Smith, an MBA2 at NYU Stern, has a decision to make. After a summer interning at Firm A, Jimmy received an offer to return full-time next year. However, Jimmy also decided to re-recruit and received a competing offer from Firm B. Jimmy now needs to decide which offer he should accept, and has looked to you, his best friend, for help.

Clarifying Information

  1. Jimmy only cares about money, and is seeking to maximize financial value
  2. Jimmy is not considering any other opportunities
  3. If asked: Jimmy’s intention is to work at either firm for 3 years
  4. Firms A and B are competitors in the same industry
  5. Firm A is considered second tier, but increasingly competes with top-tier firms for talent
  6. Firm B is the more prestigious and is considered top-tier in its industry