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Pursuing a sponsored MBA in the US - permanent transfer to a US office after 2/3 years post MBA

M7 MBA MBB officetransfer
Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 05, 2024) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2024
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Not sure I see any issues -  You have admission to a sponsored MBA program You will go back to your role after the MBA for 2-3 years You then may or may not request a transfer to the US after 3-4 years (depending on var ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 08, 2024 on Jan 08, 2024
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Transfer MBB offer from EU to NY

MBB officetransfer
Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 03, 2023) is from:
Brad
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
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gave the best answer on Dec 03, 2023
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,    Congrats on receiving two offers!   I wouldn’t suggest that you pitch a transfer at this stage. Recruiting is done within an office, so office X won’t be able to get you an offer at office Y and you risk le ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 16, 2023 on Dec 16, 2023
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Transfer from MBB Asia-pacific office to US due to personal reason

MBB officetransfer
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 14, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 14, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Don't worry, with enough committment, patience, and hardwork you can absolutely transfer! My #1 advice: Talk to HR before you do anything! 1 - This would very much be a last resort. This route seems cra ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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Best firms for internal transfers?

MBB mbb big4 officelocation officetransfer recruiting T2 transfer
Most recent answer on May 02, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 22, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, In general, it's McKinsey > BCG > Bain. Of course, it really depends on exact office, role, timing (economic etc), and your individual situation. In general, the bigger and more international the firm, t ... (read entire answer)
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on May 02, 2023 on May 02, 2023
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Saudi Arabia work culture & transfer policy

officetransfer Saudi Arabia working culture
Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Congrats! Sure - transfers are possible but most easily done once you have about 2 years of experience. In this time, try to work and network as much as possible with Partners from your target office so they ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 18, 2023 on Mar 18, 2023
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MBB / T2 office-transfer Germany to Switzerland

location officetransfer switzerland
Most recent answer on Jan 22, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 20, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 20, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  It's not easy, but possible.  There are a few things that you need to optimize for: Time - you need at least one year, ideally at least two to initiate a transfer Push - you need to get senior supporters from ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 22, 2023 on Jan 22, 2023
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Reason for MBB office transfer

MBB officetransfer
Most recent answer on Jan 04, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 03, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jan 03, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question: Q: I was wondering if fiance/legal civil union would count as significant other/valid reason for transfer within the MBB system?  It is usually difficul ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 04, 2023 on Jan 04, 2023
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McKinsey Middle East - switching from Doha to UAE office?

consulting job Job offer McKinsey McKinsey Dubai Mckinsey middle east McKinseyDubai Middle East officetransfer transfer UAE
Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on the McKinsey offer! In terms of your question: Q: Any suggestions on how to negotiate an office transfer to either Dubai or Abu Dhabi would be appreciated I recently coached a candidate who ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 10, 2022 on Dec 10, 2022
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Bain: possibility of office transfer before starting

Bain Bain & Company officetransfer
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 29, 2022) is from:
Rushabh
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Limited Availability | BCG Expert | Middle East Expert | 100+ Mocks Delivered | IESE & NYU MBA | Ex-KPMG Dxb Consultant
Rushabh
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gave the best answer on Nov 29, 2022
Limited Availability | BCG Expert | Middle East Expert | 100+ Mocks Delivered | IESE & NYU MBA | Ex-KPMG Dxb Consultant
Hello, Understood, it's a tough situation. Let me try and deconstruct it Challenge #1) Getting a transfer now: As a general rule of thumb, all consulting companies typically allow a transfer after 18-24 months of workin ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2022 on Nov 30, 2022
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Bain: transfer office region before starting?

Bain Bain & Company DACH MBB nordic offer office preferences office selection officetransfer transfer
Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 01, 2022) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question: Q: I have heard that it is hard to transfer offices. Does anyone here have input on if this is true and if it might still possible for me to change my o ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Transfer Offices - Bain

officetransfer
Most recent answer on Jul 05, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 05, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Tim, If you're trying to switch the office on your offer letter….good luck! It is extremely rare that they do this and you really should not have applied to x office if you were never interested in it in the first pl ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 05, 2022 on Jul 05, 2022
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Office transfer from Bain Milan to Dubai

officetransfer transfer
Most recent answer on Jun 21, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 17, 2022) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I would try both, starting with the internal transfer.  There is a high variability between offices in terms of how easy it is to transfer within firms. In some geographies (and especially if the office is la ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 21, 2022 on Jun 21, 2022
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McKinsey short term office exchange

BCG McKinsey and Bain International McKinsey McKinsey & Company officetransfer
Most recent answer on Jan 04, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 04, 2022) is from:
Moritz
Expert
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 04, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
It´s technically possible and often done, though it may not always be advisable. There´s generally 2 ways: >12 months: Some offices offer a program for BAs up to EMs to experience another location, which is typically ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 04, 2022 on Jan 04, 2022
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Requesting for office changes at MBB

officetransfer transfer
Most recent answer on Dec 07, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, It won’t probably be easy given you just have 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: Have one or more partners in y ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 07, 2021 on Dec 07, 2021
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International transfers

MBB officetransfer tier2 transfer
Most recent answer on Jul 05, 2021
The best answer (on Jul 05, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, They do indeed! There are a wide range of transfer (with lots of different names), but essentially you can go elsewhere for anywhere from 3 months to permanent! I've transfered a few times within compani ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 05, 2021 on Jul 05, 2021
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Office selection strategy & flexibility to transfer offices

officetransfer
Most recent answer on May 24, 2021
The best answer (on May 24, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 24, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, In general, I recommend candidates apply to offices where they have any of the following (the more the better): Citizenship/working rights Prior work/life experience (i.e. a job or education in the cit ... (read entire answer)
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on May 24, 2021 on May 24, 2021
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Starting in the US vs in Europe?

BCG europe italy officetransfer start
Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2021
The best answer (on Jan 21, 2021) is from:
Denis
Expert
Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews
Denis
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 21, 2021
Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews
Hi, I just went through the same reasoning for my new post-MBA career Investment Banking. Same as you I see my future in Europe for sure. Couple of thoughts: In short: if you have the mental energy for it - I d sta ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 23, 2021 on Jan 23, 2021
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BCG Office Transfer after Internship?

BCG officetransfer The Boston Consulting Group transfer
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 05, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 05, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, From a risk perspective I would highly advise against this. Each region has a stake in their interns and invest a lot of time/money in filtering out/recruiting you. I would highly advise that you look to con ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 30, 2020 on Dec 30, 2020
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Can I transfer offices from internship to FT?

internship MBB officetransfer undergrad
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, From a risk perspective I would highly advise against this. Each region has a stake in their interns and invest a lot of time/money in filtering out/recruiting you. I would highly advise that you look to c ... (read entire answer)
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32
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on Dec 30, 2020 on Dec 30, 2020
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Transfer from Deloitte Monitor Shanghai to Deloitte Monitor London

Deloitte Monitor London officetransfer Shanghai
Most recent answer on Nov 09, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2020
Hey A, In my career I had two transfers: From the Financial Services practice to Automotive within the same region From Munich to Dubai office I need to say that transfers are a pretty tricky thing and requir ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 09, 2020 on Nov 09, 2020
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