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I would like to know about the client interviews (especially in data science or machine learning roles).
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Are these interviews meant to assess technical knowledge? For example, what is binomial distribution, what are different data structures in python, ml algorithms etc.
I would request each of the nagarrians to share their thoughts irrespective of the technologies you are working.
I am thankful to you for taking time and helping me out.
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I’ve been trying to get into the top tier Associate Product Marketing Manager position Google for some time now for just an interview and I feel like business majors somehow have such a stronger chance in getting interviewed especially my business school and I feel really discouraged as an Econ Major and I have a lot of marketing experience that I’ve built over the years. Are there any non-business majors in the tech realm in non technical positions at Google that can advise me?
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Billing will suck the mice out of you until you crawl out in retirement.
I know. If you can pivot you may want to. Billing is a constant guillotine threat hanging over your head. This is my experience. It’s always I have to make up the time. 24/7/365. Being under the weather can set you back. I do not mean to be negative. Maybe someone enjoys if.
Billing is a balancing act of being as honest as possible for your clients, while also honoring your own time input. Over time, I think you’ll find you get better at the skill and will close the gap of actual time input vs hours tracked.
Get out of this profession as soon as possible. Run and never look back. You don’t want to wake up 10 years later figuring out you have destroyed your health, friendships, and most of all your family. It is not a question of if but when. This entire profession is dysfunctional. There is a reason an entire industry exists built around helping people get out of the profession. Sure, there are some people that love it and have done very well for themselves but those are outliers.
I’m based in Paris at an American law firm, barred in both NY and Paris and prior to law school have international development work experience (4years with the WHO and Peace corps combined)
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Life in a firm is selling hours, not the work product.
First year here also sort of going through this. I’ve been told it sort of gets better in the sense that efficiency increases and you can capture that 7ish hours in something somewhat resembling a normalish work day
There are law firms with lower billable than that, although not always easy to find. Start searching!
You can consider the insurance world. A lot of carriers have JD required positions available. Other option is try to go in house
Is your salary comparable to American biglaw? I’ve heard French associate salaries are around 60k.
Not at all comparable to US salary, I make half of what I made in NY as a first year in big law. Although not as low as 60k, I make 115k which in France is really high
In my over 20 years of experience, working at least 2 hours more a day than you actually bill is about average. And billing 7 hours a day very low. But I’ve been in NYC Biglaw so YMMV.