Joined consulting to get a wide range of exp out of college. 1 year in and I’ve been on the bench half the time. I’m basically lying to recruiters about my 1 year of exp.. should’ve started in industy

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Grass isn’t greener on the other side. Just a different color.

What if you did join industry? And you were just doing the same tedious task everyday with no role & responsibility changes?

You’re still an analyst (I assume) so you still got lots of time to get pulled into projects which can vary across multiple clients and different industries. Industry won’t offer you that.

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Develop your skillset (certs, etc.)?

Which offering are you in?

OP- thanks for the lesson!

Don’t think too much... alternate facts

Same here. I’ve been in the bench since I’ve started and it doesn’t look like I’ll get an engagement till December.

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