Return to Work for Parents and Carers

Get practical advice from some of BCG's parents and carers who have returned to work

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Get Career Ready

Build your career skills. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to BCG. Show us you are interested in what we do.

Talent Network Open

Get Career Ready

Build your career skills. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to BCG. Show us you are interested in what we do.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to build your career skills with us at BCG. Complete example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintroductory

Welcome to BCG’s Return to Work job simulation! We’re excited to have you here!

In the ever-changing and fast-paced business ecosystem, it is essential to stay up to date and upskill oneself continuously. We understand returning to work from a parental or caregiving leave can be challenging both emotionally and physically. The return-to-work job simulation will equip you with tactics for your smooth return to work. The program also aims to simplify the associated transitions like balancing work and family needs, setting yourself up for success in the dynamic work environment, and managing stakeholder expectations.

BCG partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark impactful change through leading-edge management consulting as well as data science, technology and design, digital ventures, and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization to deliver results that help our clients thrive.

At BCG, we are proud to provide the best-in-class benefits that support working parents and carers. We are dedicated to providing you with an environment to thrive and succeed. In this program, you will explore important aspects of returning to work after leave, advocating for your needs (and your family's), flexible options for individuals returning to work, managing expectations, and finding win-win solutions that work for you, your team, and the firm.

Most importantly, remember, you are not alone! We are here to guide you in your return to work and help set you up for success in this new phase of your professional journey.

Disclaimer: Participation in this job simulation is not an employment relationship with BCG. It is our policy that you do not list your completion of this program as work or internship experience on your CV, LinkedIn, or any other social media or professional platform. For guidance on how to accurately represent your experience, review the Forage CV referencing policy.

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Skills you will learn and practice:

Self-Awareness

Build Confidence

Explore Support Options

Self-Care

Time Management

Prioritization Skills

Teamwork

Building Support Network

Flex@BCG Information

Client Management

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at BCG. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Use these new skills in your applications and throughout your career journey.

Introduction from BCG

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Tasks in this program

Task One: Tips for Going Back to Work After Leave

30-60 mins

Introductory

Navigate your return to work, acknowledge changing priorities, and find your support system.

What you'll learn

Managing the transition back into work
How to build your support system

What you'll do

Record an audio reflection on your strategies to help you manage your transition

Reviews

Over 100

5 Star Reviews

"I enjoyed hearing from a variety of employees in various fields and levels. It was interesting hearing their stories and how they have made it possible to have more time with family and still have fulfilling careers."-- Student from University of North Texas

"BCG's Virtual Experience Program, focusing on the "Return to Work" module, excels at integrating contemporary HR strategies like strategic workforce planning and holistic employee wellness when it comes to caregivers and parents. It emphasizes resilience and adaptability, preparing employees for a fluid work environment. The program also prioritize..."-- Student from Vellore Institute of Technology

"It developed a sense of practical knowledge about the working conditions of BCG employees the flexibility that they have in their work and many more"-- Student from Lovely Professional University

"It helped me understand the options caregivers have at BCG. I was really excited about that and happy to learn about the ways of finding solutions."-- Student from Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes

"The fact that the program was more focus about the managing the time between job and family, that's a particular issue from which i am closed to"-- Student from HEC Paris

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