Hi there,
There aren't major differences across the firms in terms of office transfers; they are all multinational firms with vast transfer opportunities. Much more important is how you leverage this within each of them.
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 - look for office transfers, short-term projects, ambassadorships, etc.)
4) Practice patience and be flexible - This might take a year or more. And you need to be ready to go at the flip of a coin.
Hi there,
There aren't major differences across the firms in terms of office transfers; they are all multinational firms with vast transfer opportunities. Much more important is how you leverage this within each of them.
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 - look for office transfers, short-term projects, ambassadorships, etc.)
4) Practice patience and be flexible - This might take a year or more. And you need to be ready to go at the flip of a coin.