This will take 2 or 3 years, less for relevant graduates. Career development Promotions to senior posts may take some years. Qualified and experienced staff will probably have to seek posts with more responsibilities in other firms. Public sector is similarly situated. The salary data was collected in Jun 00 Salary depends on the size of the company and the business sector, with the majority in the range 40-60,000 at age 40.
Additional bonuses related to company performance are likely.
The work is mainly office based. Some mobility may be necessary with larger companies, which are also likely to require attendance at meetings away from the main base on occasions. Jobs are quite widely available Opportunities exist in most major towns and cities. Opportunities with blue chip companies are mainly in London and large cities. Irregular hours are common depending on time pressures caused by unexpectedly long meetings, or the need to engage informally in some discussions, or by the volume of paperwork.