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Creating a Competitive Advantage. Questions. Why do companies hire consultants? What is it like to be in consulting? What does it take to be a consultant? How to determine a career fit?. Why do Companies Hire Consultants?. Represent a non-political, unbiased vision
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Questions • Why do companies hire consultants? • What is it like to be in consulting? • What does it take to be a consultant? • How to determine a career fit?
Why do Companies Hire Consultants? • Represent a non-political, unbiased vision • Bridge gaps between internal departments/divisions • Have specific business/technology expertise • Leverage many different experiences • Can understand specific business problems and can provide/facilitate solutions to solve.
What is it like to be in consulting? • Fast Paced • Work evolves around clients and providing value • Do what it takes to get the job done • Travel • Variety • Latest Technology • Typically more responsibility early in career • Each type of consulting company has its own traits that you need to match to your lifestyle
What does it take to be a consultant? • Enjoys learning new technologies and industries. • Passion for helping people. • Enjoys leadership responsibilities. • Concern for the quality and the results.
How to determine a career fit? • Start with understanding your goals • Then understand the career and company • Continuing education • Career planning • Mentoring • Project size and length • Typical team makeup • What will you really be doing? • Finally, determine the best fit for you.