Asking for a TC in a different office?

[jsoobs]

Hi all,

I've got a VS lined up this summer at a firm's Bristol office. When applying, I thought I wanted to be in Bristol but I have since changed my mind and would like to be in London. What do you think is the best way (in the event of me receiving a TC offer) of saying "I'd really like a TC with you, but in your London office"? Is this something I should bring up before I (hypothetically speaking) get a TC offer? any advice/anecdotes would be much appreciated!!

 

[Jaysen]

Hi all,

I've got a VS lined up this summer at a firm's Bristol office. When applying, I thought I wanted to be in Bristol but I have since changed my mind and would like to be in London. What do you think is the best way (in the event of me receiving a TC offer) of saying "I'd really like a TC with you, but in your London office"? Is this something I should bring up before I (hypothetically speaking) get a TC offer? any advice/anecdotes would be much appreciated!!

This is tricky. Would you only like to work at the firm if it's in the London office or would you be happy to stick with Bristol if they say no?

 

[jsoobs]

This is tricky. Would you only like to work at the firm if it's in the London office or would you be happy to stick with Bristol if they say no?

Thanks for getting back to me Jaysen!

I'm pretty set on London, so I'd most likely decline an offer if they weren't willing to allow the change.

 

[Jaysen]

Thanks for getting back to me Jaysen!

I'm pretty set on London, so I'd most likely decline an offer if they weren't willing to allow the change.

In that case, I'd suggest telling them early. Ask them about your options for transferring over to a London vacation scheme or doing the Bristol vacation scheme and being considered for a London place. Just have a think about what you'll do if they say you can't.

If you've already made your decision, I can't really recommend telling them after your offer. While you will have more leverage, it may be the case that it's not possible to transfer candidates over, and you'd be using up a space for another candidate who may have wanted Bristol.