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Anonymous A asked on May 31, 2021

Halo,

I have job offer that I need to reply this week and the problem its job notice period is 3 months.

I am about to have interview witu BCG. I alresdy speed up the process but it's impossible to get my interview schedule before my current job offer expired my question.

1. Will 3 months notice period hinder to get the job at bcg ? For example I got offer from bcg and tell them I need to wait 3 months for notice period with my current employee

2. what are the normal notice period at MBB firm ? How long will they usually wait for candidate ?

info: I'm applying for associate bcg position.

thank you

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Clara
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replied on Jun 01, 2021
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Hello!

I know this situation is as stressful as they get, but you will find quite comforting to know that it´s quite common honestly!

Go ahead and sign, since at the moment you have nothing to loose.

If then you get the BCG, usually you can even negotiate with the firm, even despite the notice period. If not, worst case scenario is htat you would need to start with BCG in 3 months, and it´s a really short period of time. they will for sure wait for you.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Francesco
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Hi there,

1. I can’t see issues with that. If they really want you on board asap, you may negotiate with the former company

2. Really depends on the project needs, but in any case, I would not worry

In terms of your main question: I would accept the current offer – no reason to reject it for a possible future offer.

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Francesco

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Antonello
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Hi, I would accept it. Usually, the notice period can be shorter in the first 6 months after hiring

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Antonello

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Ian
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Hi there,

First, I can't believe they have a 3 month notice period - that is a truly absurdly long time!

Now, that said, there are 100% ways around this. My view is you should accept the current job offer (If this is a job you want).

When/if the BCG offer comes through you can cross that bridge when you get there. That bridge will consist of 1) Telling your current firm (as politely/ernestly as possible) that you'd like to hand in your notice 2) Asking if you can shorten the notice period (they should say yes) and 3) If needed, asking BCG if you can start later

I would also double-check your contract...normally there is a probation period where the notice times are shorter (especially on the employer side). So just be careful here!

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