| Topic Name: |
Undergraduate in Need of Advice |
| Message Name: |
Hours |
| Date Posted: |
03/02/2002 |
| In Reply To: |
Hello,
While I very much appreciate you're response to my posting, I have to respectfully say that I'm still going to go ahead and give it my best shot. I realize that, on paper, I have a "near-to-zero" chance of getting a junior position, but I'm confident in my ability to present my case well (I do genuinely feel that I'm an excellent candidate: I know I have the intelligence and personality for it). If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. But it seems like so much fun, that I don't see any point in not trying. At the very least, I'll gain experience in interviewing that I can apply to other types of jobs: marketing, product development, etc. By the way, how many hours do you think a typical entry-level employee at a Top 5 works each week (more than 60)? If you have any more suggestions or ideas for me to think about, please don't hesitate to throw them my way.
Again, Thank You,
Kristina |
| Message: |
The average week is between 50-55 hours. However, this does not include travel time. Depending on where you live and where your client is located, this can easily add another 10-15 hours per week. You have to figure on the drive to the airport, time spent waiting for the flight (including the typical flight delays plus time for the new security regs), the flight time, then the cab ride/ rental car ride/ train ride to the client. It adds up. Also, the 50-55 hour week is the typical week. During crunch times (every project has them) expect to work 16 hour days, pull several all-nighters, and take work home with you on weekends. If you're already setting limits on how much time you're willing to work, consulting isn't the career for you.
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