Watch: Is global development consulting right for you?

Striking out on your own as a consultant can be an exciting career move — from creating flexible schedules to choosing your own projects, but it's also not the best fit for everyone.

“I think traditionally, we used to see that consultants were more senior — they were people in the more middle-to-later stages of their career. Now everyone at almost all levels is consulting, or can consult,” said Susanne Barsoum, co-founder and CEO at Keylime International — a consulting firm specializing in business development for global organizations.

For those thinking about such a move, Devex recently hosted a discussion with Barsoum to find out what one should consider before taking on consulting roles.

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