Whether you’re a seasoned global development consultant or someone considering a career pivot into the consulting world, you probably have more questions than ever in today’s unsettled environment — including whether pivoting to consulting is even an option for those without previous consulting experience.
“Not everyone who’s hired as a consultant has done exactly that thing before,” Kelsi Kriitmaa, a Geneva-based social impact coach, said during a recent Devex Career event. “You have transferable skills. You know enough about it, and you’re smart enough to figure it out.”
However, much depends on other factors, and those with previous experience can use that to their advantage, Kriitmaa added.