Top tips for being a great IT consultant
Too many organizations — promised the world but ultimately recipients of substandard service, flaky technologies, incompatible systems or worse — have been burnt by IT consultants. Consequently, organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, are suspicious of claims and promises IT consultants make.
10 mistakes that rookie IT consultants make
1: Underestimating total project time
2: Failing to properly document project scope
3: Underestimating hardware costs
4: Trying to master all technologies
5: Waiting to send invoices
6: Scheduling too many calls
7: Failing to market the business
8: Overlooking travel costs
9: Charging too little
10: Working Saturdays
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Top 10 money making survival tips for IT consultants
1 - How to Deal with Recruiters/Sales People for More Money. |
2 - How to Make More Money from References, Referrals and Technical Screens. |
3 - How to Negotiate a Contract-to-Hire Bonus for You. |
4 - How to Master and Manage Your Consulting Career. |
5 - How to Overcome Potential Hurdles in Contracts. |
6 - How to Negotiate a Bonus with the Client/Consulting Company. |
7 - How to Bank Hours to Your Advantage. |
8 - How to Understand What "Spread" Really Means. |
9 - How to Choose the Right Consulting Company. |
10 - How Consulting Companies Benefit From You. |
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10 tips for creating a job-winning IT consultant resume
#1: Be truthful
#2 Be concise
#3: Be accurate
#4: Better highlight your accomplishments
#5: Tie successes to business objectives
#6: Seek high profile clients
#7: Explain awards
#8: Don’t forget certifications/accreditations
#9: Target resumes by market
#10: Keep it current
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