Hello, what is the process after signing the offer you got from a MBB firm.
What is a background check? Like My GPA is valid or something like a security check whether I have anything "bad" in goverment records.
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Hi there!
What process do you mean? Like what happens from getting the offer to when you start working?
If so, first step is obviously accepting or rejecting the offer. The most important parts there are the position you are offered and your start date.
Closer to the start date, HR will typically reach out to you for any paperwork to be completed or additional info they need from your side. They will then draft your contract, IT would set up your accounts, someone would prepare your equipment and so on.
It's a very standardized process, driven by the company, so I'm not aware of anything you should proactively absolutely do.
But let me know if you mean maybe something else :)
Also, any process questions are very fair game to your point of contact from recruiting team! They are typically very helpful.
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Ariadna
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There's a background check. You sign the offer, and define the starting date. Can't think of anything else that is relevant.
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Background check would depend from country to country. I've been hired in different offices and it can be as simple as providing a certificate from the police authority that you don't have any criminal record to sharing your data with a company that does background checks - they would look into the above and potentially also into your employment history.
This would be: 1) confirming that you have a degree where you said you have one (and possibly checking your GPA); 2) confirming that you worked where you said you did work, and with the roles you claimed to have had; 3) criminal record check
I'd start by celebrating.
Then, you'll be in touch with HR about a start date.
A few weeks before you officially start, they'll begin the onboarding, sending you a few materials, and depending on the office, some courses that you can do if you'd like to.
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Cristian
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Hi there,
First of all, congratulations on the (presumed) offer!
I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:
- First of all, I would advise you to review the offer letter and the attached documents thoroughly to understand all the terms and conditions. Make sure you are clear on start dates, salary, benefits, and any onboarding processes.
- Moreover, I would highly advise you to initiate contact with your HR representative to discuss your next steps. They can provide detailed information about any paperwork you need to complete, timelines, and what to expect in your first few weeks.
- Lastly, consider reaching out to future colleagues or networking within the firm to get a sense of the company culture and any ongoing projects you might join.
If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
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Hagen
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Hi there,
Q: Hello, what is the process after signing the offer you got from an MBB firm.
In general, it is made as follows:
- A third party performs the background check
- The company you will join shares the exact starting date and onboarding/training period
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Francesco
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Hi there,
after you sign, they will have a third party perform a background check. The start date should already be specified in your contract as well as the office but that will likely be confirmed again before you start. Remember, any sort of “negotiations” need to happen before you sign.
Depending on how much lead time there is between you signing and the designated start date, you might also get invited to things like the summer event of the office or something so you could already meet some people. However, that depends on how each company and each country organization handles such things.
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