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Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation— inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
Under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Director, the Talent Acquisition Assistant will work with the Experienced and Specialized Talent (EAST) recruiting team to support Practice Area (PA) and Inverto recruiting efforts across NAMR offices. This role provides critical leverage to a team of recruiters supporting senior stakeholders and candidates across BCG's practice areas and specialty businesses, helping to manage candidate pipelines, coordinate recruiting processes, and contribute to the delivery of BCG's experienced hire talent strategy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where they can build and deepen their recruiting expertise over time.
You’re good at
- Identifying strong talent and delivering a well-curated shortlist of strong candidates for consideration
- Moving candidates efficiently through portions of the interview process
- Coordinating in-person interview logistics, including scheduling and stakeholder communications
- Preparing search check-in materials including candidate summaries, resume books, and structured candidate detail sheets
- Ensuring recruiting records, global database, metrics, and feedback are up to date and accurate
- Organizing your roles and responsibilities and effectively communicating updates and progress with team members
- Administering and tracking results for candidate assessments
- Flexibility to work across the broader EAST team support Platinion and Experienced Hire teams as needed, and contributing to special projects that advance team-wide recruiting initiatives
What You'll Bring
- BA/BS degree required
- 1-2 years of recruiting, HR, or relevant work experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail — you can manage competing priorities without dropping the ball
- High customer service and relationship orientation; highly responsive and able to build effective working relationships with candidates, recruiters, and colleagues across the organization
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor your style to different audiences
- Proactive and self-motivated; you take initiative, anticipate needs, and exercise sound judgment in managing sensitive and confidential information
- Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset; you’re eager to develop your recruiting expertise and understand the bigger picture of BCG’s talent strategy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with applicant tracking systems or recruiting tools a plus
- Ability to work overtime during peak recruiting periods
Who You'll Work With
You’ll be joining the Experienced and Specialized Talent (EAST) recruiting team, a dynamic group of recruiters dedicated to bringing top experienced hire talent into BCG. The EAST team recruits client-facing consultants into BCG’s full portfolio of Practice Areas and specialty businesses, including Inverto and Platinion. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with the broader EAST recruiting organization, giving you a rich view into BCG’s experienced hire talent ecosystem. You’ll work closely with PA and Inverto recruiters who will serve as mentors as you grow your skills, and report directly to the Talent Acquisition Director who will provide developmental guidance and support as you grow your career at BCG.
Additional info
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.
The base salary range for this role begins at $57,000 in our lowest cost geography and goes up to $76,000 in our highest cost geography. Your recruiting contact can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
This is an estimated range and specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as office location, experience, and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.
In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a discretionary bonus of up to 12% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.
At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members. That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.
All of our plans provide best in class coverage:
- Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
- Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
- Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
- Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
- Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
- Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
- Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
- Paid sick time on an as needed basis
Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Locations: Washington | Chicago | Boston | Atlanta
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation— inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
Under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Director, the Talent Acquisition Assistant will work with the Experienced and Specialized Talent (EAST) recruiting team to support Practice Area (PA) and Inverto recruiting efforts across NAMR offices. This role provides critical leverage to a team of recruiters supporting senior stakeholders and candidates across BCG's practice areas and specialty businesses, helping to manage candidate pipelines, coordinate recruiting processes, and contribute to the delivery of BCG's experienced hire talent strategy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where they can build and deepen their recruiting expertise over time.
You’re good at
- Identifying strong talent and delivering a well-curated shortlist of strong candidates for consideration
- Moving candidates efficiently through portions of the interview process
- Coordinating in-person interview logistics, including scheduling and stakeholder communications
- Preparing search check-in materials including candidate summaries, resume books, and structured candidate detail sheets
- Ensuring recruiting records, global database, metrics, and feedback are up to date and accurate
- Organizing your roles and responsibilities and effectively communicating updates and progress with team members
- Administering and tracking results for candidate assessments
- Flexibility to work across the broader EAST team support Platinion and Experienced Hire teams as needed, and contributing to special projects that advance team-wide recruiting initiatives
What You'll Bring
- BA/BS degree required
- 1-2 years of recruiting, HR, or relevant work experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail — you can manage competing priorities without dropping the ball
- High customer service and relationship orientation; highly responsive and able to build effective working relationships with candidates, recruiters, and colleagues across the organization
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor your style to different audiences
- Proactive and self-motivated; you take initiative, anticipate needs, and exercise sound judgment in managing sensitive and confidential information
- Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset; you’re eager to develop your recruiting expertise and understand the bigger picture of BCG’s talent strategy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with applicant tracking systems or recruiting tools a plus
- Ability to work overtime during peak recruiting periods
Who You'll Work With
You’ll be joining the Experienced and Specialized Talent (EAST) recruiting team, a dynamic group of recruiters dedicated to bringing top experienced hire talent into BCG. The EAST team recruits client-facing consultants into BCG’s full portfolio of Practice Areas and specialty businesses, including Inverto and Platinion. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with the broader EAST recruiting organization, giving you a rich view into BCG’s experienced hire talent ecosystem. You’ll work closely with PA and Inverto recruiters who will serve as mentors as you grow your skills, and report directly to the Talent Acquisition Director who will provide developmental guidance and support as you grow your career at BCG.
Additional info
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.
The base salary range for this role begins at $57,000 in our lowest cost geography and goes up to $76,000 in our highest cost geography. Your recruiting contact can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
This is an estimated range and specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as office location, experience, and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.
In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a discretionary bonus of up to 12% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.
At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members. That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.
All of our plans provide best in class coverage:
- Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
- Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
- Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
- Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
- Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
- Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
- Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
- Paid sick time on an as needed basis
Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Specialist
Confirm your degree field supports the role
USCIS requires your job to be directly related to your degree. A human resources, business, or psychology degree typically supports a Talent Acquisition Specialist role. Document that connection clearly before accepting any offer.
Prioritize employers with existing HR teams
Companies with dedicated HR or People Operations departments already understand work authorization paperwork. They're more likely to handle your EAD verification correctly and less likely to confuse OPT with visa sponsorship during onboarding.
Address your work authorization early in the process
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage. Saying you're authorized to work without sponsorship, with a specific end date, removes uncertainty and prevents last-minute complications during background checks or HR system onboarding.
Track your OPT end date against hiring timelines
Recruiting cycles at larger companies can run 6 to 10 weeks. If your OPT expires within three months, be upfront. Some employers will expedite decisions once they understand the timeline, rather than lose a candidate they've already invested time in.
Target companies already sponsoring H-1B or similar visas
Employers actively filing H-1B visa petitions are accustomed to work authorization processes. For Talent Acquisition roles specifically, these teams often manage visa filings internally, making them more comfortable with OPT candidates from the start.
Leverage your OPT background as a genuine differentiator
Talent Acquisition teams value recruiters who understand candidate experience firsthand. Your experience navigating work authorization as an international student is directly relevant and worth mentioning when speaking to TA leaders during interviews.
Talent Acquisition Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs qualify for OPT?
Yes, Talent Acquisition Specialist roles qualify for OPT if the position is directly related to your degree field. Human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, and related majors typically support this job title. Your offer letter should describe duties that align with your academic training, since that connection is what USCIS evaluates if your authorization is ever reviewed.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Talent Acquisition Specialist?
It depends on your degree. Talent Acquisition Specialist roles are not inherently STEM positions, so the extension eligibility comes from your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, organizational behavior, or certain psychology programs, and the TA role connects to that field, a STEM extension may be possible. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before making any plans based on a 24-month extension.
How do I find Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters jobs specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you're not spending time on roles that exclude candidates who need work authorization. Talent Acquisition Specialist listings on Migrate Mate show employers already open to OPT, which cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that haven't thought through international hiring.
Do I need employer sponsorship to work as a Talent Acquisition Specialist on OPT?
No. OPT is your own employment authorization, issued by USCIS through your school. You don't need the employer to sponsor a visa to start working. Your EAD card is what authorizes the job. Sponsorship only becomes relevant if you want to stay in the U.S. after your OPT expires, at which point your employer would need to file for an H-1B or another visa category on your behalf.
What should I do if a Talent Acquisition employer asks about my visa status?
Be straightforward. Tell them you're on F-1 OPT, that you're authorized to work without any action on their part, and give them your EAD expiration date. Most HR teams and TA departments are familiar with EADs. If they push back or seem uncertain, offer to walk them through the I-9 process, since you'll know it better than most candidates they interview.