How did you transfer to Canadian offices?
How did you transfer to Canadian offices?
Dear A,
Actually it depends on the firm.
In my career I had two transfers:
I need to say that transfers are a pretty tricky thing and require a lot of sensitive political skills.
Different companies offer three types of transfers:
All of them are different in terms of difficulty to get. While project assignments abroad are quite common and easy to get, permanent office transfers are very challenging and require hard work from your end and a bit of luck.
In any way you would need the support of your mentor, the staffing manager in your region as well as partner in the targeted office, who will push your transfer.
If you need any help or specific advice, just drop me a PM.
Happy to share my experience.
Best,
André
Hi there,
I've transfered a few times within companies and have the following advice:
1) Build a stellar reputation - do good work, work hard, and be known as "the guy/gal" for xx
2) Build your network - network agressively (yes, networking doesn't end once you've gotten the job offer). Make sure you're known by and have allies in people who make decisions such as staffing managers, Partners (specifically those responsible for recruiting/resources and who are heads of industry/function verticals), etc.
2) b). When I say network "aggressively" please don't be needy/annoying :) There's nothing worse than someone who is obviously working the room or trying to please!
3) Look out for opportunities - as mentioned in this Q&A already, look for office transfers, short-term projects, ambassadorships, etc.)
4) Practice patience and be flexible - how long have you tried for? This might take a year. And you need to be ready to go at the flip of a coin.
Bide your time, keep pushing, be smart, and you'll get there!
Depends which firm.
If you're already employed elsewhere, the larger firms typically have international mobility programs that you can apply to if you performance is good. They will handle the immigration for you. Much easier to get hired locally and then transfer, unless you are applying from a feeder school.
Give me some more details and I can give you more too!