Whether you’re considering transitioning to a global development consulting role from a staff position or you’re already consulting and want to leverage your experience for better opportunities, you can find targeted advice for every step of the consulting journey through Devex’s recently released Consulting 101 guide.
The guide reveals countless tips for how to optimize every aspect of successful consulting — from advice on networking and the ways that CVs differ, to approaches for tackling tricky conversations around negotiating rates. You can download the complete guide to learn more, but to give you a taste, here are three key bits of advice inside:
Those pursuing a consulting career may have a wealth of experience across various sectors. But on your CV, you shouldn’t simply state that you’re an “independent consultant.” Doing so will not tempt recruiters to check you out. Be specific about the particular area you have expertise in, and don’t limit yourself to just one sector if you have experience across many.
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Justin Sablich
Justin is a contributing writer and editor who previously led Devex’s careers content strategy. Before joining Devex, Justin served as the managing editor of Springwise, covering sustainable and climate-tech innovation across all business sectors. He also spent over 13 years as an editor and writer for the New York Times, specializing in digital content production and strategy while producing written and multimedia content on a range of topics, including travel, sports, and technology.
