So I have been on the bench now for 5 weeks and I am starting to get worried that it’s because I am doing something wrong. I am seeing other people staffed in projects but not me. I have spoken to my mentor about this but they keep saying they will staff me on the next one, they are just waiting for the client to give the green signal. I don’t understand why other people are being staffed over me. I am not a bad performer or anything. Any ideas on what should I do about this?

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You never want to “wait” on getting something sold. That can happen tomorrow, a few weeks, months out. Don’t mess with util because at the end of the day, that metric is used in performance and/or promotion discussions. Talk to your resource manager, look for opps outside your current team, etc. If you’re new to consulting, your util isn’t a big deal in your first year. If you’re 2+ years in, time to take project staffing into your own hands. Gotta be assertive here.

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Thanks for the advice! I am new to consulting and to this firm but yeah good advice to be more proactive even if my utilization isn’t a big deal in my first year.

This is common: to wait for client signal. I Wouldn’t overthink

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Would second this. Theres a lot that can go on behind the scenes when it comes to getting client approval for bringing in a new person.

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Sounds like it’s the client who refuses to book you . Have you been on project interviews or don’t you come that far?

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Which bench?

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Doesn’t look like a good sign .. I would start looking for another job asap

Oh I just joined this job few months ago. I mean I like working here but just last couple of weeks I am getting anxious because of not being staffed! Also with these recession talks it does make me scared that things are not looking good.

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