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If you know for sure you’re gonna be staffed soon then just enjoy your sweet time.

If there’s uncertainty then it’s time to start networking with project managers to find billable work and applying for jobs externally

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Thanks for the advice!

Connect with senior managers etc, offer to help on BD activities - that's what's helped me get staffed really quickly, building those relationships

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Yeah I’ve done so many BD work already… haha

@OP Where are you based?

Connect with people within offices + or - 3 hours time zone

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