Hi PL community! I got an offer from BCG London. What is their transfer policy like? I wish to switch to the India office in the next year as my partner lives there. Is this something that would be possible?
Hi there,
Congratulations on the BCG offer!
Q: I wish to switch to the India office in the next year as my partner lives there. Is this something that would be possible?
It won’t probably be easy after just 1 year of tenure but it is not impossible and you can definitely align on that with HR.
To maximize your chances you should ideally:
It may be easier to try to target a project in the new office being based in your current one, create relationships and then do the full transfer. However, that also depends on the company and office.
Best,
Francesco
Hi there,
Generally speaking, BCG want to keep you where you were hired. That being said, you can achieve a transfer via 3 routes. Ultimately, you will always need a strong pull for a permanent transfer. Here's how it generally works:
Hope this helps a bit. Best of luck!
Hi there,
It's do-able but tough. Luckily you're going the “easy” direction.
Ultimately, you just need to be upfront with your needs, and emphasize that it is for family/personal reasons.
Unfortunately, nothing is guaranteed and transfers are hard to make happen. They are especially hard to make happen when you have just joined.
Ultimately, you need to build a strong reputation (do great work, be well-known for good work, and network internally). Then, you need some patience, timing, and open discussions with HR.
Remember though, possible doesn't mean probable. You should be mentally prepared for this to not happen.
Hello!
Yes, for sure, as long as there is no visa drama (as the ones you have in the US, for instance).
It´s important to first show a strong performance so you have a team in the London office that backs you up in the move, as well as to stablish connections with the final office so they support the move.
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Should be possible with 1-2 years of good performance, BCG India offices have been growing rapidly and are always in need of talent.
Thanks Ashwin
The sending office will play a bigger role because they have invested in hiring and training you
