BCG - Freelance to Full Time?

Question

Hi guys,

After two years in an MBB (well, McK/Bain) I was invited to leave as my office is struggling on finding new projects because of Covid-19. Thus, I wont be making to manager.

A recruiter from Dubai invited me to do a gig for BCG. The gig would be a 6-week DD.

I was wondering how common/feasible it is to convert a freelance gig into a fulltime role. Personally I wouldnt mind spending a few years in BCG Dubai, but honestly I'm only accepting the role if this movement (freelance -> FT) is doable. The recruiter told me I should definetly let BCG knows about my plans, but am not sure how feasible it is.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi, if you do great with BCG and you will connect with the partner an offer can definitely arrive. A great manager measured during a 6-week project with a client is a safer hire than a candidate assessed with some business cases :)

Happy to chat to tactically handle it, I'm a freelance consultant too.

Best,
Antonello

Answer 2

Hey,

They wont gurantee anything (full-time offer) now but you can land one provided you do a cracking job & come across as credible + reliable to the partner and wider team. Its doable but risky too.

Test this idea with the recruiter and make an informed decision

All the best.

Answer 3

That gives you 6 weeks to make a good impression - much better than any job interview! Go for it and try and network as much as possible. Nothing is guaranteed but if you dont take a chance you will never know.

Udayan

Answer 4

Hi there,

I couldn't agree more with the other caoches here - this is a far better shot at a job than an application!

While we can't gaurentee anything, I will tell you that impressing on a 6-week project is a pretty sure-fire way to be kept in mind by people at the firm who influence hiring decisions.

I'd go for this opportunity if you're willing to take the chance!

Answer 5

Hello!

If you would be happy with BCG Dubai, this is going to give you great visibility and direct contacts, and also a lot of 1st hand information to indeed make the decision about going there or not.

Hence, seems quite advantageous to me!

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara