I just started as a Consultant about 3 weeks ago and I’ve been having difficulty finding a project that utilizes my skill set. What can I if my company is having difficulty staffing me on a project? I feel bad that I’m not being utilized

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It takes a long time at slalom, especially if your skills are in strategy and not coding. Be open to learning and applying your skills in unexpected ways. That said, it is super frustrating because you have to constantly manage doing projects for utilization/comp over holding off for projects you know you will enjoy and/or execute really well.

Start looking at work in other markets (I’ve found more success using my skills that way). I’ve found all my cross market projects really enjoyable.

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You won’t use any of your skills unless your skills are ppt and excel. If you are a quant person, prepare to be miserable

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Well sooner or later your going to be put on a project where its entirely possible that you will not be using any of your skills at all. If the projects don't exist then find a team you like now before you get put on something you hate.

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3 weeks is not long enough to get worried about. Make your skill set and interest know to the people running projects and people selling new work where your skills are applicable. In time, and with your active management, you will get where you want to be. You WILL need to work on projects where your existing and desires skills are not utilized.

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OP what is your skill set? Is it something that aligns with work slalom normally gets?

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go get a certification. It’s a great way to build your personal resume and add value to your practice. The project work will come, don’t stress.

Since you're already in data, look into Azure data engineering, or even Power Apps. Both in demand right now, having to hire more data engineers and Azure/AWS people constantly.

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Guessing the opportunity they hired you for didn't pan out last minute but don't worry, good advice from others in this thread but it will work out

I’d suggest also joining the Slalom bowl and you may get more recommendations there.

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