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Life at BCG Platinion

Is it possible to work from home?

Most of our internal teams (Business Support Teams) have the option to work from home for up to 3 days per week. Within our Consulting team, this depends on your current project and client specifications.

What moral principles is BCG Platinion looking for in an applicant during the recruiting process?​

We are proud to be a diverse company. We promote an open-minded and tolerant working atmosphere where discrimination and exclusion have no place. We demand acceptance and support individuality. These are the moral principles we focus on from day one.

How does BCG Platinion ensure a family-friendly workplace?

At BCG Platinion, we support every colleague in managing different areas of life by offering various family-friendly workplace models. Employees have the options of part-time employment or a Leave of Absence that make it possible to combine family and work life. Furthermore, our Caregiver-Re-entry-Model offers our employees experience a smooth return to their professional life, e.g., after parental leave.

Is it possible to work from home?

Most of our internal teams (Business Support Teams) have the option to work from home for up to 3 days per week. Within our Consulting team, this depends on your current project and due to client specifications is often not implementable.

What moral principles is BCG Platinion looking for in an applicant during the recruiting process?

We are proud to be a diverse company. We promote an open-minded and tolerant working atmosphere where discrimination and exclusion on the basis of origin, religion, sexual orientation or sex have no place. We demand acceptance and support individuality. These are the moral principles we focus on from day one.

Is it possible to work from home?

Most of our internal teams (Business Support Teams) have the option to work from home. Within our Consulting team, this depends on your current project and due to client specifications is often not implementable.

​How does BCG Platinion ensure a family-friendly workplace?

At BCG Platinion, we support every colleague in managing different areas of life by offering various family-friendly workplace models. Employees have the options of part-time employment or a leave of absence that make it possible to combine family and work life. Furthermore, our Caregiver Re-entry Model offers our employees a smooth return to their professional life, e.g., after parental leave. We also offer financial support for public daycare or private childcare.

Client work

What does a typical consultant’s day look like?

Working at BCG Platinion means continual involvement in national and international projects. Depending on the client and team setup, you will be working on the client’s premises from Monday to Thursday or Sunday to Wednesday and co-locate with your team in one of our offices. Though as we want to find the best travel solutions for all our teams, there is the option to work from home. Thursday is the so-called “office day” at BCG Platinion ME, where you are invited to work for the client from the office – assuming that this is compatible with the current project stage. These variable options facilitate interaction with colleagues and offer further opportunities for helping to advance BCG Platinion's development.

What is the usual project length?

his can vary greatly and depends on the nature and content of the individual project. Shorter projects are usually completed within three to four weeks. If we assist with an implementation or a merger, projects can take up to or longer than a year.​

What is the usual project length?

This can vary greatly and depends on the nature and content of the individual project. Shorter projects are usually completed within three to four weeks. If we assist with an implementation or a merger, projects can take significantly longer than a year.

What does a typical consultant’s day look like?

Working at BCG Platinion means continual involvement in national and international projects. Depending on the client and team setup, you will be working on the client’s premises from Monday to Thursday or co-locate with your team in one of our offices. Though as we want to find the best travel solutions for all our teams, there is the option to work from home. Friday is the so-called “office day” at BCG Platinion, where you are invited to work for the client from the office – assuming that this is compatible with the current project stage. These variable options facilitate interaction with colleagues and offer further opportunities for helping to advance BCG Platinion's development.

To what extent can I influence where I will be based and the types of projects I will be working on?

BCG Platinion wants to strengthen our presence at all our locations. You can apply for vacancies at any of our office locations and we will be happy to consider your personal preference. Of course, our employees can express their preferences regarding their project assignments, e.g., projects abroad. Such preferences will be considered, where practicable, in the project planning. It is important to us that you gain wide-ranging experience – particularly in the early stages of your career. Colleagues at IT Architect and IT Consultant entry level are therefore not firmly assigned to a practice group but can become involved in several industries. As an employee’s experience grows with their seniority, specialization in an industry sector is possible and desirable. You are welcome to mention any area that you would like to focus on in your application. Wherever possible, this will be considered once you have joined the company.​

To what extent can I influence where I will be based and the types of projects I will be working on?

BCG Platinion wants to strengthen our presence at all our locations. You can apply for vacancies at any of our office locations in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway, and we will be happy to consider your personal preference. Of course, our employees can express their preferences regarding their project assignments, e.g., projects abroad. Such preferences will be considered, where practicable, in the project planning. It is important to us that you gain wide-ranging experience – particularly in the early stages of your career. Colleagues at IT Architect and IT Consultant entry level are therefore not firmly assigned to a practice group but can become involved in several industries. As an employee’s experience grows with their seniority, specialization in an industry sector is possible and desirable. You are welcome to mention any area that you would like to focus on in your application. Wherever possible, this will be considered once you have joined the company.

What is the usual project length?​ ​

This can vary greatly and depends on the nature and content of the individual project. Shorter projects are usually completed within three to four weeks. If we assist with an implementation or a merger, projects can take significantly longer than a year.

What does a typical consultant’s day look like?

Working at BCG Platinion means continual involvement in national and international projects. Depending on the client and team setup, you will be working on the client’s premises or co-locate with your team in one of our offices. However, as we want to find the best travel solutions for all our teams, there is the option to work from home. Friday is the so-called 'office day' at BCG Platinion, where you are invited to work for the client from the office—assuming that this is compatible with the current project stage. These variable options facilitate interaction with colleagues and offer further opportunities for helping to advance BCG Platinion’s development.

To what extent can I influence where I will be based and the types of projects I will be working on?​

BCG Platinion wants to strengthen our presence at all our locations. You can apply for vacancies at any to our office locations in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland and we will be happy to consider your personal preference. Of course, you can express your preferences regarding your project assignments, e.g., projects abroad. Such preferences will be considered, where practicable, in the project planning. ​ It is important to us that you gain wide-ranging experience—particularly in the early stages of your career. Colleagues at IT Associate, IT Architect and IT Consultant entry level are therefore not firmly assigned to a practice group but can become involved in several industries. As an employee’s experience grows with their seniority, specialization in an industry sector is possible and desirable. You are welcome to mention any area that you would like to focus on in your application. Wherever possible, this will be considered once you have joined the company.

Application and Interview

How long will it take until I receive a response to my application?

You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt as soon as your application has reached us. If you have passed the initial application check, we’ll reach out and inform you regarding the next steps.

How long will it take until I receive a response to my application?

You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt as soon as your application has reached us. We aim to respond to you within a week to advise you either way. If you have passed the initial application check, we’ll reach out and inform you regarding the next steps.

I am not sure which role best matches my skills. What should I do?

As soon as we receive your application, we will check your documents and assess your potential fit for an open role. If we think you are a better match for a different role, we will contact you to discuss the role and whether you might be interested. There is also always the possibility to submit a speculative application. Our Recruiting team will match your application with the most fitting role. You can also get in touch with our recruiting team at any time.

What are BCG Platinion’s application criteria?

An absolute willingness to make a difference is indispensable. We are interested in people who have analytical and conceptual skills. Communication skills – including local and English language skills – are as important for our work as intellectual flexibility, a precise and meticulous working style, and resilience. If you are interested in working in IT Architecture or IT Consulting, you will be expected to have a degree in an IT or business-related subject as well as proven practical experience as a minimum. Some positions require several years’ job experience. The willingness to undertake international travel is a given.

What are BCG Platinion’s application criteria?

An absolute willingness to make a difference is indispensable. We are interested in people who have analytical and conceptual skills. Communication skills – English language skills required, local languages skills as plus – are as important for our work as intellectual flexibility, a precise and meticulous working style, and resilience. If you are interested in working in IT Architecture or IT Consulting, you will be expected to have a degree in an IT or business-related subject as well as proven practical experience as a minimum. Some positions require several years’ job experience. The willingness to undertake international travel is a given.

How long will it take until I receive a response to my application?

You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt as soon as your application has reached us. We aim to respond to you within a week to advise you either way. If you have passed the initial application check, we’ll reach out and inform you regarding the next steps.

I am not sure which role best matches my skills. What should I do?

As soon as we receive your application, we will check your documents and assess your potential fit for an open role. If we think you are a better match for a different role, we will contact you to discuss the role and whether you might be interested. There is also always the possibility to submit a speculative application. Our Recruiting team will match your application with the most fitting role. You can also get in touch with our recruiting team at any time.

​What are BCG Platinion’s application criteria?

An absolute willingness to make a difference is indispensable. We are interested in people who have analytical and conceptual skills. Communication skills—including local and English language skills—are as important for our work as intellectual flexibility, a precise and meticulous working style, and curiosity. If you are interested in working in IT Architecture or IT Consulting, you will be expected to have a degree in an IT or business-related subject as well as proven practical experience at a minimum; student jobs count here as well. Some positions require several years of job experience.

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